Crime & Safety
Two Rescued From Burning Boat Near Galveston
Coast Guard officials spot smoke and launch rescue before entire boat is consumed by fire.
GALVESTON, TX -- Members of the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people from a burning boat near Kemah on Saturday after they received a report of smoke.
The incident happened at about 12:45 p.m.
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Coast Guard officials said someone at the station saw smoke and launched a response.
The Coast Guard responded and found a 44-foot sport boat on fire with two people on board.
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The two were taken from the boat, which was quickly consumed by the fire.
Galveston fire crews also responded to extinguish the fire.
The incident is under investigation.
Image: Coast Guard News via Flickr
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