Sheriff's deputies pull stranded family off Mississippi

LEE COUNTY - Lee County Sheriff's deputies deployed the new Lee County Sheriff's Department rescue boat on Thursday night to pull in a stranded family.
At about 10:45 p.m., LeeComm was contacted about the family on a pontoon that was floating south on the Mississippi River.
The Montrose Police Department was contacted and after exhausting attempts to find other boats to help the stranded boaters, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was contacted for assistance. The newly acquired Rescue Boat, “The Legacy” was launched at the Montrose harbor and the stranded boaters were towed safely back to shore within a few minutes.
Lee County Sheriff Stacy Weber thanked area donors and supporters who gave to make the rescue craft a reality.
"We just wanted to again express our gratitude to all those who gave so generously to Lee County Crime Stoppers for this valuable piece of equipment to be purchased and utilized here in Lee County," he said.
"Without the continued support of those in our communities, these and many other important projects would not be possible."
Assistance on the scene was also provided by Montrose Police Department and Buddy Hoenig of Montrose.