Eight people rescued from sinking boat after running low on fuel in rough Miami waters

A day on the water turned into a dramatic rescue Saturday as boaters were saved from rough seas off the coast of southern Florida.

"MDFR reminds those who are planning to go boating to always check weather conditions before heading out on the water, file a float plan, and have a VHF radio tuned into channel 16 to signal for help if an emergency occurs," reads the Instagram post. 

In 2023, there were 3,844 incidents involving 564 deaths due to recreational boating incidents, according to the USGC.

Small craft advisories, gale warnings or special marine warnings should be reviewed upon departure. 

Max Bacall of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.