Coast Guard Assists Boat Taking on Water
The Coast Guard rescued two people from their sinking sailing vessel off the coast of Port Sheldon at approximately 1:55 p.m. today.
A Coast Guard Station Holland 25-foot response boat, a Coast Guard HH65 rescue helicopter and an Ottowa County local marine patrol boat responded to a 28-foot sailing vessel taking on water.
After pulling the two people from the sinking boat, the Coast Guard put the vessel in tow to get it to a safe location.
The cause of the boat taking on water is not known at this time.
The Coast Guard encourages all boaters to take a cell phone, a radio and life jackets in case of emergency situations.
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