Coast Guard, state, local agencies respond to ferry aground in Boston Harbor
U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 08/16/2019 12:24 PM EDT
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U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast |
Coast Guard, state, local crews respond to ferry aground in Boston Harbor
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BOSTON — Coast Guard, state, and local rescue crews responded to an aground ferry Friday off Long Island in Boston Harbor.
At approximately 7:45 a.m., J.P. Vega, operations manager for Boston Harbor Cruises, called Coast Guard Sector Boston watchstanders to report the ferry Lightening ran aground with 84 people aboard.
Station Boston and Point Allerton rescue crews launched, along with state and local partner agencies.
Four people were injured and brought to Black Falcon Cruise Terminal to awaiting emergency medical services. They were transported to various hospitals in Boston.
The ferry Lightening got underway under its own power to dock in Charlestown.
The cause of the incident is under investigation.
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