The U.S. Coast Guard and local mariners responded to a mayday call on Friday to assist the crew of the Miss Sandy, a fishing vessel in distress 7 nautical miles off Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Photo by U.S. Coast Guard
The vessel was rapidly taking on 4 to 5 feet of water in its engine room, and exhaust fumes began to fill the space, adding to the danger. The Coast Guard Cutter William Chadwick, alongside good Samaritans and local rescue teams, arrived within 30 minutes to assist.
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