3 Rescued After Boat Runs Aground Near Little Egg Harbor

LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ — Three mariners were rescued by the Coast Guard on Sunday after their boat grounded near the entrance of Little Egg Harbor.

Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay command center received a report from the 36-foot pleasure craft Phyllis II stating that their boat ran aground.

A 29-foot Response Boat Small –II boat crew from Coast Guard Station Atlantic City was dispatched to the scene. Though the boat crew was unable to approach the Phyllis II due to low tide.

An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City was launched to the scene. The aircrew hoisted the three mariners and transported them to Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City.

“Situations like this emphasize the importance of using Channel 16 as an effective way to seek help in times of distress,” said Chief Petty Officer Charles Osenbach, the command duty officer in the Sector Delaware Bay command center. “We encourage mariners to be prepared at all times when on the water.”

Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay said they are working to salvage the vessel.

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