The USCG rescued 2 men from a pleasure boat before it sank 54 mi. NW of Ketchikan. A helicopter crew hoisted the men off the Jessie B, which hit a rock in McHenry Inlet on Thur. morning (08-11). They were taken to meet friends at Thorne Bay. No injuries were reported. The men were able to shut off the fuel valves before the Jessie B sank. There were 380 gal. of diesel fuel on board. The CG helicopter crew reported a light sheen near the vessel. The CG is investigating the sinking.
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