Boat Rescue Underway Near Bethany Beach

Candy Thomson, Public Information Officer
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Bethany Beach – Sussex County rescue crews are responding to a water rescue in Bayview Park, south west of Bethany Beach.

Early reports indicate that a pontoon boat has become disabled with three adults, one child and a dog on board.

Crews from DNREC and area fire companies are preparing to put boats in the water.

Update: Crews have reached the boat. Three adults, one child and the dog have boarded a rescue boat and are being taken to the boat launch. The boat will be towed back to the ramp.

No injuries have been reported.

 

Image Credits: Maryland DNR

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