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Five and Dog Rescued After 38 Hours at Sea in Maryland

Jul 29, 2024, 07:29 AM

Five people and a dog were rescued by the Coast Guard and Maryland Natural Resources Police after their yacht overturned and began to sink in southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The rescue occurred just hours before the search would have been called off. A family member credited divine intervention for their survival. Torrey Bertheau of the Coast Guard emphasized their commitment to search for people as if they were family members and never give up. The couple had been at sea for 38 hours.