Four were rescued after the boat capsized in the regatta
Four boaters were rescued after their vessel capsized off the coast of Alabama. (Credit: US Coast Guard Heartland via Storyful)
Daphne, Ala. – Four people had to be rescued after a boat capsized off the coast of Alabama on Friday.
The US Coast Guard Heartland posted a video showing first responders using ropes to pull a boater to safety near Dauphin Island.
“Having the right safety equipment can make all the difference and greatly increase your chances of a safe rescue,” he says. wrote In a press release.
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Officials said all boaters were rescued and no one was injured.
According to ValaHow the boat capsized is still under investigation.
Storyful contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles.