Coast Guard saves 2 boaters near Absecon Inlet

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 07/25/2017 02:35 PM EDT

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News Release  

July 25, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 5th District PA Detachment Atlantic City
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Atlantic City
Office: (609) 813-3888
After Hours: (757) 434-6043

Coast Guard saves 2 boaters near Absecon Inlet

 

PHILADELPHIA - The Coast Guard saved two people after their boat capsized two miles off Absecon Inlet, New Jersey, today.

The Coast Guard Station Atlantic City received a report of a capsized 18-foot boat and two people in the water from the Atlantic City Police Department at 11:21 a.m.

Station Atlantic City launched two 29-foot response boat crews immediately after receiving notification.

Coast Guard crews rescued the two boaters from the water and transported them to EMS at Station Atlantic City at 11:52 a.m. Neither boater was reportedly wearing a lifejacket.

"The fast action of the response crews at Station Atlantic City helped these two individuals today, but boaters should always wear life jackets on the water." said Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Wilson, a crewmember at Station Atlantic City. "The maritime environment can be unpredictable and having a life jacket already on is one of the best ways to improve your chances if disaster strikes on the water."

 

 

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