2 Mariners Rescued Near Tybee Island

The U.S. Coast Guard says two mariners had to be rescued after their boat became disabled offshore Tybee Island.

By Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff

Jun 29, 2026 4:36 pm EDT

The U.S. Coast Guard rescue two mariners after their boat became disabled Sunday near Tybee Island. (Photo by U.S. Coast Guard Southeast)

TYBEE ISLAND, GA — Two people were rescued after their boat became disabled Sunday near Tybee Island, the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast said Monday.

A Coast Guard boat crew rescued the mariners offshore on Sunday. The agency said their boat was left anchored "due to the sea state."

It is unknown what caused the boat to stopped working, and the Coast Guard did not say if there were any injuries.

The mariners were taken to shore, and the owners of the boat will recover the vessel, the Coast Guard said.

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