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Coast Guard rescues 7 in sinking boat

Helicopter delivered 2 pumps to crew

Updated: Sunday, 21 Oct 2012, 5:36 AM EDT
Published : Sunday, 21 Oct 2012, 5:36 AM EDT

NANTUCKET, MASS. (WPRI)- The U.S. Coast Guard assisted 7 people abroad a sinking fishing vessel Saturday morning.

The 84-foot Luzi-Tano was taking on water off the coast of Nantucket when it sent out a distress signal.

A Coast Guard helicopter delivered two pumps to the crew.

The boat was then safely taken back to Woods Hole, Massachusetts.


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