Coastguard rescues solo sailor over weekend
Updated: Dec 18, 2023 05:22 PM
Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre (File photograph)
A lone sailor was brought safely ashore after an early-morning rescue by the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coastguard on Sunday.
Bermuda Maritime Operations reported an emergency call shortly before 6am from a 13ft Boston Whaler in the Great Sound.
The sailor reported the vessel was taking on water, and requested urgent assistance.
The Coastguard vessel Rescue 1 arrived on scene at 6.17am and by 7.30am the vessel was towed inshore and reported safe back at Mills Creek.
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Published December 18, 2023 at 5:22 pm (Updated December 18, 2023 at 5:22 pm)
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