Coast Guard rescue seven aboard boat that ran aground in Savannah River; boat operator found to be intoxicated (Source: U.S. Coast Guard) By WTOC Staff | May 1, 2021 at 10:27 PM EDT - Updated May 1 at 10:27 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Coast Guard rescued seven people on Friday after a 25-foot boat ran aground at the South Jetty of the Savannah River, according to a bulletin from the U.S. Coast Guard.
Coast Guard Sector Charleston received a call shortly before 10 p.m. from Coast Guard Station Tybee regarding a call from the owner of the boat.
A crew from Station Tybee arrived on scene and transferred five people onto their vessel. A Coast Guard crew member also went aboard the boat to assist the other two passengers.
Seven Rescued by Coast Guard on Savannah River After Boat Crashes into Jetty
Crewmembers from Coast Guard Station Tybee, Georgia, get underway to conduct training, June 15, 2019. Training is an integral part of a unit s day as it helps them remain proficient and ready to respond. (Barry Bena/U.S. Coast Guard)
2 May 2021 The Island Packet Online | By Kate Hidalgo Bellows
Seven people were rescued Friday night after their 25-foot boat ran aground into a jetty in the Savannah River, the Coast Guard announced in a press release Saturday.
Coast Guard Station Tybee watchstanders were called by the owner of the boat stating he had run into the south jetty of the Savannah River with seven people aboard.
Coast Guard rescues seven after boat runs aground at South Jetty of Savannah River
The United States Coast Guard rescued seven adults on Friday after their boat ran aground at the South Jetty of the Savannah River. Share Updated: 4:44 PM EDT May 1, 2021 A Coast Guard crew member from Station Tybee assisted a boater in dewatering his around vessel SOURCE: U.S. Coast Guard Seventh District
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Coast Guard rescues seven after boat runs aground at South Jetty of Savannah River
The United States Coast Guard rescued seven adults on Friday after their boat ran aground at the South Jetty of the Savannah River.
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Show Transcript REPORTING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY JB WJCL 22 NEWS ALL NEW TONIGHT - THE SEARCH FOR THAT MISSING BOATER ON THE SAVANNAH RIVER HAS TURNED FROM A RESCUE MISSION TO A RECOVERY MISSION. YOU MAY REMEMBER - THE MANS BOAT CAPSIZED YESTERDAY NEAR THE COLONIAL OIL DOCK AFTER APPARENTLY HITTING A BARGE. YOU RE LOOKING AT A PICTURE OF THAT BOAT BEING PULLED FROM THE WATER. CREWS WERE ABLE TO RESCUE TWO PEOPLE ON BOARD THE BOAT - A WOMAN AN
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