Three rescued from disabled boat drifting toward rocks at Narragansett
NARRAGANSET − The Coast Guard rescued three people after the 19-foot boat became disabled and was in danger of drifting into rocks Saturday.
The Coast Guard received multiple calls about the vessel, which was disabled between Whale Rock and Narragansett Beach, the Coast Guard said in a news release. The boaters tried to anchor without success, the Coast Guard said.
A Coast Guard helicopter out of Air Station Cape Cod responded to the emergency off Narragansett.
The emergency drew a response from a Coast Guard boat out of Point Judith and a helicopter out of Air Station Cape Cod. The Narragansett Bay Task Force was activated. North Kingstown and Narraganset fire departments and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management also went to the scene to help, the Coast Guard said.
The three rescued boaters were taken to Station Point Judith, where they were evaluated, the Coast Guard said. No injuries were reported, and no further medical care was deemed necessary, according to the Coast Guard.
Cmdr. Thomas Wieland, of Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England stressed the importance of knowing how to call for help when trouble happens on the water.
A Coast Guard boat out of Point Judith responds to the emergency.
“Things can go wrong out on the water; it can happen to anyone. When these situations occur, knowing how to effectively contact and communicate with the emergency response system is essential,” Wieland said. “Itallows the USCG to coordinate with our strong team of state and local partners in Rhode Island to rapidly deploy resources to save lives. This time, all parties, including those rescued, played a vital role in mission success.”
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Three rescued from disabled boat near rocks off Narragansett RI
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