Coast guard rescues 2 people after sailing vessel sinks

The sailing vessel off coast of Winyah Bay (CREDIT: U.S. Coast Guard Southeast)

Two people ended up in the water after their sailing vessel sank near Georgetown, South Carolina.

According to U.S. Coast Guard Southeast, crews rescued the individuals from the water and safely transported them to Emergency Medical Services.

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