A mayday call was received on VHF Channel 16 from a 40 foot vessel. The vessel  reported that it struck a submerged object located near Inner Reef close to green buoy number 5 in the Thimble Islands.  The operator stated that she misread the buoy system which resulted in striking the submerged rocks. The Coast Guard arrived on scene and Sea Tow was along side the vessel conducting de-watering operations. There were four POB and a dog on board the grounded vessel.  All passengers were wearing PFDs and there were no reported injuries. Branford Fire Dept transported the  4 POB and dog to Branford Harbor. Sea Tow remained with the vessel and waited for higher water to re-float the vessel. ri
Branford                      