2 adults, 4 children rescued by Coast Guard in St. Mary’s Inlet

St. Mary's, Ga. — The Coast Guard assisted two adults and four children aboard a 17-foot vessel taking on water near the entrance of the St Mary’s River, Friday.

A Coast Guard Cutter Sea Dragon crew launched a small boat crew to recover the six people from the commercial vessel Wolf River. The Wolf River crew recovered the people from the water.

“We remind boaters that during this time of year, the possibility of hypothermia still exists.” said Bosn Kristian Sova, CGC Sea Dragon Commanding Officer.” This was a very fortunate outcome, special thanks to those involved in this rescue.”

Nassau County Sheriffs’ marine unit crew arrived on scene and embarked the six people and towed their 17-foot vessel to Amelia Island Boat Ramp.

There were no medical concerns.

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