Coast Guard rescues 3 after vessel capsizes near Jericho Creek

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 12/08/2018 03:15 PM EST

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Coast Guard rescues 3 after vessel capsizes near Jericho Creek

Midway Fire Rescue photo

Photo courtesy of  Midway Fire Rescue.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard rescued three people from the water Saturday after their boat capsized and sank in Jericho Creek.

At 11:09 a.m., Coast Guard Sector Charleston Command Center watchstanders received a 911 relay from Charleston County Dispatch stating a skiff capsized with three people aboard.

A Coast Guard Station Georgetown 29-foot Response Boat-Small crew launched to assist Midway Fire Rescue who were on scene searching. An Air Facility Charleston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew was also diverted to assist.

The RB-S crew arrived on scene 11:59 a.m., recovered the three boaters and transported them to Hagley Landing where EMS were waiting.

No injuries were reported.

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