Coast Guard rescues five people, dog from fishing vessel taking on water near Winyah Bay

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 10/29/2026 05:00 PM EDT

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Coast Guard rescues five people, dog from fishing vessel taking on water near Winyah Bay
10/29/2026 04:22 PM EDT

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew rescued five people and a dog from a commercial shrimping vessel taking on water near the Winyah Bay jetties in South Carolina, Wednesday.
A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah aircrew, Station Georgetown boat crew and partners respond to a commercial fishing vessel taking on water near Winyah Bay, South Carolina, Oct. 28, 2026. The aircrew hoisted and rescued five people and one dog, transferring them to emergency medical services at a local airport with no injuries reported. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

 

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