Two people and a dog had to be rescued after their boat caught fire about three miles off the coast of Ocean City, New Jersey.
Just before 11:00 a.m. August 9th, Coast Guard officials say a fire broke out on a 46-foot sailboat near 39th Street Beach. Thick black smoke poured from the ship.
Two people and a dog were on-board. One person was sleeping at the time and the other was at the helm of the boat. According to the Coast Guard, a Good Samaritan radioed for help while the three on-board jumped on a dinghy stocked with life vests.
Minutes later a 25 foot response boat arrived in time to rescue the trio. Read More
