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Watch: Coast Guard rescues 2 men after fishing boat capsizes near Puerto Rico

By Chris Williams
Published  December 30, 2024 9:15am PST
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KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

2 men rescued after boat capsizes in rough Puerto Rico seas

The U.S. Coast Guard reported that two men were rescued on Saturday, December 28, after their 24-foot fishing boat ran out of fuel and capsized in rough seas. (Credit: USCGSoutheast via Storyful)

The Brief

    • The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two men after their fishing boat capsized near Desecheo Island.
    • Both men, wearing life jackets, were brought to safety with no injuries reported.

A dramatic rescue in Puerto Rico was caught on video after a 24-foot fishing vessel, carrying two men, ran out of fuel and capsized in rough seas 5 miles south of Desecheo Island, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. 

The incident happened over the weekend.

Authorities responded to the distress alert and a report of a disabled vessel. They found the two men wearing life jackets and rescued them. 

The men were taken to safety.

No injuries were reported.

The Source

  • Storyful contributed to this report. Information also came from the U.S. Coast Guard. This story was reported from Los Angeles. 

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