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Abandoned sailboat removed from New Smyrna Beach

Published  January 6, 2025 9:30pm EST
Volusia County
FOX 35 Orlando

Owner of stranded boat says deal to surrender boat in the works

The owner of a stranded sailboat sitting on New Smyrna Beach said he is working out an agreement with county officials to surrender the vessel.

The Brief

    • Volusia County removed an abandoned sailboat that washed ashore in New Smyrna Beach, safely disposing of hazardous materials before destroying it.
    • Officials cited risks to public safety and the environment.
    • They feared the boat’s anchor line could snap during a storm, spreading hazardous debris.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - An abandoned sailboat that washed ashore in New Smyrna Beach has been removed, according to Volusia County officials.

The county coordinated with contractors to safely extract any hazardous materials from the vessel before destroying it and transporting the remains to a landfill.

Officials emphasized the urgency of the removal due to the boat's potential risks to public safety and the environment.

 Concerns included the possibility of the anchor line snapping during a storm, which could have caused hazardous debris to spread.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Volusia County.

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