What in the world were those five law enforcement boats (with lights flashing) doing on Rocky Bayou on Monday afternoon?

Thousands of commuters passed by wondering what was going on. Plenty of people went to social media to find out what was going on, too.

Turns out, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff Public Information Officer, Michele Nicholson, it was a training exercise involving multiple agencies. Exercises like these can be common in the lead-up to spring break as law enforcement prepares for a glut of tourists.

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