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Martin County maritime teams on standby as Fourth of July boaters hit the water

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tyler Hatfield, as published by WPTV · July 3, 2026 · 1 min read

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Maritime teams in Martin County are on standby as people take to the water for the Fourth of July. Boaters on the Treasure Coast are taking extra precautions while out on the water. Further information on safety recommendations and precautions is available from WPTV, including a report by Tyler Hatfield who spoke with local boaters and experts on the topic.

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Category: local · Published: July 3, 2026 · Source: WPTV · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Tyler Hatfield, as published by WPTV
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Source published	Jul 3, 2026
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Martin County maritime teams on standby as Fourth of July boaters hit the water

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