Coast Guard Dispatched to Rescue 30 from Burning Boat in Channel Islands

Coast Guard Dispatched to Rescue 30 from Burning Boat in Channel Islands

by Contributing Editor

A Coast Guard vessel leaves Los Angeles. Courtesy OnScene.TV

The U.S. Coast Guard has launched several “assets” from its Los Angeles base to rescue people aboard a 75-foot boat reported on fire near Santa Cruz Island, authorities said, with multiple casualties being reported .

The Coast Guard made the announcement about 5 a.m.

“The Coast Guard has launched multiple rescue assets along with assets from local agencies to assist more than 30 people in distress,” the agency said in a Tweet. “The vessel was reported as being on fire. A group of crew members has been rescued and efforts continue to evacuate the remaining passengers.”

One crew member suffered minor injuries, the Coast Guard said.

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