Coast Guard crews rescue 2 boaters, 2 dogs from disabled vessel near Cat Island

Coast Guard crews rescue 2 boaters, 2 dogs from disabled vessel near Cat Island

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) – Crews rescued two people and two dogs from a disabled boat in waters off Georgetown County over the weekend. Officials with the U.S. Coast Guard said the 14-foot boat became disabled Saturday near Cat Island, which is located along the Intracoastal Waterway at the mouth of Winyah Bay. A crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Savannah responded to the disabled vessel and rescued the two people and two dogs. They were tak…

Coast Guard Rescues Kite Surfer

MARCH 31, 2025 – A Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce boat crew rescued a kite surfer in distress, Saturday, after strong winds and seas impacted the individual’s ability to successfully navigate and return to shore. No medical concerns were reported. A good Samaritan called Sector Miami watchstanders at approximately 1 p.m., reporting the kitesurfer’s distress. The watchstanders radioed an urgent marine information broadcast and launched the stati…