On 10-1-11, DEM officers were dispatched to respond to a boating accident that occurred in the area of Charlestown Breachway.   Reports stated that a vessel was sinking outside the breachway with 5 people onboard.  Off. notified Off. that USCG and numerous emergency response were on scene.  USCG had picked up all 5 passengers and brought them to PJ USCG boathouse.  According to 2 adults on the boat, the 17’ vessel was headed out of the breachway going fast to stay ahead of any current and maintain speed.  After the boat cleared the breachway, it hit a large wave headed straight up the wave and then came back down on the transom.  The engine cut out and the 5 subjects ended up in the water.  A call was placed to 9-1-1 and emergency response was initiated.  Weather that day included gusts up to 20mph and a surge from a hurricane weather pattern off shore.   There were no injuries beyond first-aid.
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