Coast Guard Rescues 1 Man and His Dog After Vessel Runs Aground

A Coast Guard Air Facility Charleston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew rescued one person and a dog after their vessel ran aground near Winyah Bay.

The man and his dog were transported to Georgetown Airport with no reported medical concerns.

Coast Guard Sector Charleston watchstanders received a distress call on VHF-FM channel 16 from the man aboard the 37-foot sailing vessel, Chusan, at 6:16 p.m. stating his vessel ran aground on the rocks…

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