Boaters rescued from sinking vessel in Charleston Harbor

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Boaters were rescued from Charleston Harbor on Tuesday after their vessel began to take on water.

The Charleston Fire Department said its firefighters and partners with the Charleston Metro Marine Unit were dispatched to a watercraft in distress with people in the water.

Fire officials said all individuals were safely recovered and taken back to shore, but they did not say how many were pulled from the water.

Crews also helped with dewatering efforts to stabilize and salvage the sinking vessel.