Coast Guard rescued 3 people and a pet as boat took on water outside north jetty

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A vessel that ran aground near the Charleston jetties over the weekend was stabilized and moved to safety after a coordinated response by local and federal crews, authorities said.

The Charleston Fire Department’s Marine Division responded after the boat became stranded outside the northern jetty with three people and a pet on board.

By the time crews arrived, the U.S. Coast Guard had already removed all occupants safely. No injuries were reported…

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