Coast Guard Rescues Two From Sinking Boat 5 Miles From Sea Isle

The Coast Guard came to the rescue again Sunday off the coast of South Jersey.

The Coast Guard rescued two people Sunday after the boat they were on began taking on water five miles east of Sea Isle City.

Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watch-standers received notification Sunday at approximately 4:20 p.m. that the 32-foot sailboat "Island Time" with two people aboard was taking on water.

Coast Guard Station Cape May launched a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew to assist, deploying a crew member and a dewatering pump to assist with dewatering efforts.

The 45-foot RBM crew towed the sailboat to Cape May.

No injuries were reported.

Source: Ace.arsc.edu