7th Coast Guard District
U.S. Coast Guard
News Release
*Video Available* Coast Guard rescues 7 people 30-miles east of Charleston, S.C.
Editor's Note: Video of the rescue will be made available soon. In the meantime, all media are requested to contact Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Evanson at (305) 213 - 9235 for more information.
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Coast Guard rescued 7 people 30-miles off the coast of Charleston Sunday morning.
Rescued were 4 adults and 3 children.
All 7 people were aboard a 38-foot powerboat that had capsized. The Coast Guard was notified at 10 p.m. Saturday from the wife of the boat owner who indicated that the boat was overdue.
Two Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crews from Air Station Savannah, Ga., hoisted all 7 people after locating them at 6:02 a.m. 30-miles east of Charleston. All 7 survivors are being transported to the Medical University of South Carolina where they will be evaluated.
The capsized powerboat was located submerged in the vicinity of the rescue location. The cause of the accident is unknown at this time.
Also assisting with the search was a C-130 air crew from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., and the crew of the Charleston based 87-foot Coast Guard Cutter Yellowfin.
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