Boat flips near Clapboard Creek, three rescued

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A red pleasure craft flipped Wednesday afternoon near Clapboard Creek in North Jacksonville, knocking three boaters into the water.

The incident occurred in the 6200 block of Heckscher Drive near Blount Island.

Three people were knocked into the water when the current and wind became too strong. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office marine unit responded, but the boaters were able to flip their vessel and get back in without help.

There were no injuries reported.