Vessel operator was cruising near the inlet on the PWC when he attempted to turn around and a wave capsized his vessel. Operator's inexperience on righting a PWC didn't allow him to right the vessel before it filled up with water. The strong outgoing current pulled the operator and vessel out of the inlet and into the Atlantic Ocean. A passerby, and his 15 YOA son observed the operator in distress. son jumped into the water and righted the vessel and helped the operator take hold of the vessel as he was fighting exhaustion. A line was attached and the vessel was towed back through the inlet to a local boat ramp guided by son. The operator was too exhausted to hang on and was picked up by a second PBSO vessel driven and brought to the ramp. Other than exhaustion, no injuries were reported. Damage to the vessel's engine is unknown at this time.
Palm Beach Shores