Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies rescued a pilot after his small plane crashed in the water off Sawyer Key near the Lower Keys on Sunday morning.
Officials say the pilot was alone and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
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WATCH HEREAccording to a report, the pilot was identified as 40-year-old Adam Joseph Barney of Orlando, Florida.
Body camera video captured the moment a Monroe County deputy rescued him.
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"That definitely lists on one of the craziest experiences of my life," the pilot said.
"I had about 50 gallons of fuel on board -- both engines just stopped." Barney added. "I was flying to Key West to pick up a buddy."
The report also states that the Florida Wildlife and Fish Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard assisted in the rescue.
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Aviation authorities are investigating the crash.
