HATTERAS, N.C. — The Coast Guard rescued four people from a sinking sailboat off Cape Hatteras Wednesday.
Due to weather conditions, the Coast Guard was unable to tow the sinking vessel, so a helicopter crew responded and rescued the three adults and one 15-year-old aboard.
"These mariners were sailing prepared with a satellite phone which made way for a successful rescue," said Stephen Sawyer, Sector North Carolina command duty officer. "Vessels that travel over 20 miles offshore should ensure they have an alternate method of communication equipment beyond a VHF radio, such as an HF radio or satellite phone."
The Coast Guard said no one was injured.