RedactedNarrative: According to the news media, a vessel took on water and sank 50 miles SE of Beaufort inlet.  The four people onboard didn't know that their vessel was taking on water until the EPIRB let out a signal and other vessels started to contact them.  The four were recovered by another vessel, and the boat sank.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Beaufort