New Hampshire brothers, dog rescued from sinking sailboat in Essex River
By Kendra Broddus
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ESSEX, Massachusetts (WMUR) — Two New Hampshire brothers and their dog are recovering after being rescued from a sinking sailboat off Coffins Beach in Essex, Massachusetts, Friday night.
Essex police Chief Thomas Shamshak Jr. said the men were sailing along the coast when their 30-foot sailboat, Jenny Lee, ran aground and drifted into the mouth of the Essex River.
“Essex River is not an easy place to navigate,” Essex Deputy Fire Chief David Pereen said. “It’s very tidal, frequently moving, there are sandbars.”
At about 8:12 p.m., the U.S. Coast Guard alerted the North Shore Regional 911 Center to an emergency beacon from the vessel.
First responders found the brothers, ages 28 and 30, and their dog at 8:57 p.m. in a fire-rescue skiff roughly a quarter-mile from the sailboat.
Officials said the brothers had been in chest-deep water for nearly an hour in about 48-degree temperatures. Both were wearing life vests, and the dog was found floating next to them in a fishing tote.
“Essex River is not an easy place to navigate,” Essex Deputy Fire Chief David Pereen said. “It’s very tidal, frequently moving, there are sandbars.”
At about 8:12 p.m., the U.S. Coast Guard alerted the North Shore Regional 911 Center to an emergency beacon from the vessel.
First responders found the brothers, ages 28 and 30, and their dog at 8:57 p.m. in a fire-rescue skiff roughly a quarter-mile from the sailboat.
Officials said the brothers had been in chest-deep water for nearly an hour in about 48-degree temperatures. Both were wearing life vests, and the dog was found floating next to them in a fishing tote.
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