Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters stuck on north Mayport jetty

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 04/03/2017 10:47 PM EDT

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April 3, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 7th District PA Detachment Jacksonville
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Jacksonville
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Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters stuck on north Mayport jetty

Mayport Rescue 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard rescued two boaters Monday after the boaters' fishing vessel became stuck on the north Mayport jetties.

Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville Command Center watch standers received a call via VHF channel 16 at 8:29 p.m. from the crew of a 73-foot fishing vessel Privateer stating their vessel was taking on water. The two crew members stated their anchor slipped and caused them to drift into the north Mayport jetties.

Coast Guard Station Mayport launched two 29-foot Response Boat–Smalls at 8:36 p.m. The two crew members were rescued at 8:56 p.m. and taken to Station Mayport with no reported injuries.  

Coast Guard investigators and pollution responders are en route.

A good Samaritan in the area also responded and assisted the RB–S crews in locating the fishing vessel.

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