10 rescued after sailboat begins sinking in Avalon

10 rescued after sailboat begins sinking in Avalon
10 rescued after sailboat begins sinking in Avalon
(WPHL) — 10 people have been rescued after they were stuck on a sinking sailboat in Avalon, New Jersey, on Wednesday.

The boat ride began as a sailing lesson, and quickly turned into a rescue operation with over 40 lifeguards and emergency officials involved.

According to Avalon Beach Patrol, a mayday came in at 11 a.m. on Wednesday for a boat crash near the inlet off of 8th Street.

10 people from the Avalon Yacht Club were taking part in a sailing lesson when the boat’s engine suddenly failed.

Avalon Beach Patrol credits the swift response of its lifeguards to complete this tough rescue.


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