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Coast Guard urges South Florida boaters to use caution amid rough conditions

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The U.S. Goast Guard was urging South Florida boaters to use caution Thursday after nasty weather was causing rough conditions on local waters.

Coast Guard officials said they responded to at least four incidents of mariners in distress Thursday morning.

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The incidents involved vessels being swept away or losing anchors in the rough seas, officials said. No injuries were reported.

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Officials urged boaters to pay attention to small craft advisories as the choppy conditions were expected through Thursday night.

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