Mariner Rescued After Boat Caught Fire off Chincoteague

By Mari Lou | May 24, 2024
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A mariner from a 45-foot sailboat “Trilogy” that was on fire about 60 miles east of Chincoteague was rescued late Thursday night by the US Coast Guard. Fifth District watchstanders were received an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) around 8:30pm and a rescue helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City spotted the…

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