UPDATE: Crews Remove Boat Aground off Waikiki

Last Update: 3/07 8:12 pm

UPDATE:

A sailboat that sunk in the waters off Waikiki has been removed.

The "Coconut Rhumb" sunk Saturday afternoon after a good Samaritan tried to pull the boat off the reef.

Crews have been removing parts and debris from the water all day long.

Vessel Assist plans to remove the boat's keel in the next day or so.

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The Coast Guard and a private contractor are working to remove a boat that sank off of Waikiki.

The 28-foot vessel named "Coconut Rhumb" was spotted Saturday afternoon after it ran aground off the Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel.

One man was on the boat and he was not injured.

A good Samaritan tried to help him remove his boat, but then it ended up sinking.

The Coast Guard says there are no reports of oil leaks or other pollution.

Honolulu                      