U.S. Coast Guard rescues five people, dog from vessel taking on water near Winyah Bay

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew rescued five people and a dog from a commercial shrimping vessel near the Winyah Bay jetties on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

The Coast Guard said the boat was taking on water during the time of the rescue. Authorities say the five were taken to a local airport, where they were evaluated by emergency medical services and no injuries were reported…

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