Crime & Safety
7 Children, 4 Adults Rescued From Sinking Boat In Ocean County: State Police
The boat started taking on water after several large waves came over the bow. None of the adults or children rescued were hurt, police say.
POINT PLEASANT, NJ — State police rescued 11 people from Point Pleasant Canal after several waves dumped water onto their boat, a news release says.
New Jersey State Police troopers on patrol saw the 21-foot Sea Ray boat in trouble on Aug. 14, around 4:24 p.m. The troopers got seven children and four adults onto a police boat and took them to safety.
Police said the boat was taking on water after several large waves came over the bow.
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Police said no one reported any injuries, and reminded everyone to wear a personal flotation device when on the water.
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