A father and son walked to shore under their own power after their small plane made an emergency water landing about 25 yards off Honeymoon Island Sunday, July 12, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office confirmed.

The aircraft experienced engine problems while airborne, forcing the pilot to attempt a controlled landing in the water near one of Florida's most visited state parks. Deputies responded at about 12:38 p.m.

Both occupants were able to exit the plane and wade to shore without assistance, according to the sheriff's office. The sheriff's office's initial press release reported no injuries. Dunedin Fire Rescue, which evaluated the pair on shore, later reported minor injuries, according to WFLA.

The sheriff's office's dive team identified a small fuel leak from the submerged aircraft. In a later update, the sheriff's office confirmed the plane had been removed from the water. The Dunedin Fire Department continued monitoring the fuel leak but said it did not appear to pose a significant environmental concern.

The response drew personnel from multiple agencies and units: the sheriff's office's patrol operations bureau, marine unit and dive team, along with Dunedin Fire Rescue, the U.S. Coast Guard, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Florida State Parks.

The sheriff's office said its investigation remains open under case number 26-063. Neither agency released the names of the occupants, the aircraft type or its tail number. The cause of the engine failure has not been confirmed, and neither the sheriff's office nor Dunedin Fire Rescue referenced a federal investigation by the FAA or NTSB.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office at 727-582-6200.