Coast Guard rescues 4 from sinking boat after collision south of Block Island
The Coast Guard rescued four people Thursday night from a fishing boat after a collision between two fishing boats occurred approximately 10 miles south of Block Island, Rhode Island. At approximately 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound received a distress call via VHF-FM channel 16 of two fishing boats colliding. The 87-foot scalloper, F/V Vanquish, reported six people aboard, no damage and no injuries. Meanwhile, the 55-foot trawler, F/V Mattie and Maren II, reported four people aboard, flooding in the engine room and that they were unable to keep up with dewatering efforts. It was reported all crew members aboard Mattie and Maren II donned survival suits and prepared an EPIRB and life raft in case abandoning ship became necessary. Video, more, >>CLICK TO READ>> 14:02
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