Coast Guard helps 2 men to safety after their boat hit an object off North Carolina coast [Image 1 of 3]

NC, UNITED STATES

02.21.2018

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 5   

Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach 45-Foot Response Boat—Medium boat crew members, Fireman Thomas Kenny, Petty Officer 3rd Class Brett Weaver and Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Timm, dewater and escort a boat that was sinking approximately 13 miles off the coast of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Feb. 21, 2018. The boaters reportedly hit a floating piece of debris, which created a gash in the hull.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Fireman Nolan Jackson/Released)

• Date Taken: 02.21.2018
• Date Posted: 02.21.2018 15:49
• Photo ID: 4155884
• VIRIN: 180221-G-G0105-1001
• Resolution: 4032x3024
• Size: 3.74 MB
• Location: NC, US