Three Rescued From Boat In Sandy Hook Bay Friday Morning

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ — Three people had to be rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after they became stranded on a boat in the middle of cold, blustery Sandy Hook Bay Friday morning.

The U.S. Coast Guard, stationed at Sandy Hook, received a call at about 9:00 a.m. Friday, requesting help for three individuals who were experiencing engine problems and did not have a working marine radio aboard their 18-foot-boat. It's not only frigid out; there are 25-knot winds and three to five-foot seas; a small-craft advisory had previously been issued.

Operators at a commercial salvage and towing company first contacted the Coast Guard and said they were unable to go out and help the boat because of the dangerous weather conditions.

The Coast Guard located the boat in distress and helped the three people off the disabled vessel and onto a Coast Guard boat. They had to tow the boat, pictured above and below. The 18-foot boat was safely towed to Atlantic Highlands Marina.

Photos used with permission from U.S. Coast Guard