CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Coast Guard rescued a woman and two dogs Sunday after they became stranded on Bay Point Island, according to a release.
The Coast Guard said they received a notification at 5:15 p.m. from a Good Samaritan who rescued a 60-year-old man from the water. The man was wearing a lifejacket, officials said.
The man who was rescued stated after he beached his boat on Bay Point Island, it drifted away and he tried to swim after it. He reported he was in the water for about seven hours while his wife and dogs were stuck on the island with no way of communicating.
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A Coast Guard Station Tybee boat crew, a Coast Guard Air Station Savannah helicopter crew, and a Beaufort Water Search and Rescue crew responded to rescue the woman and dogs.
Crews arrived at the island and took the woman and dogs aboard and took them toPort Royal boat ramp. The adrift boat was located and towed to the boat ramp, officials said.
“Checking the weather and having dependable communications equipment aren’t just good practices—they’re essential steps to safeguard you and your loved ones,” Lt. Michael Allen, Sector Charleston search and rescue mission coordinator, said. “While out on the water, preparation is your best defense, ensuring help is never out of reach when you need it most.”
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