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Coast Guard rescues 2 aboard sinking boat near Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

Posted at 8:41 PM, Feb 26, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-26 20:39:35-05

Virginia Beach, Va. — The Coast Guard rescued two people aboard a boat near the third island at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Sunday afternoon.

The incident happened around 3:15 P.M. when the boat struck an underwater rock, causing water to leak inside.

Crews were in the area training when they responded a few minutes later.

When Coast Guard officials arrived, they escorted the boat to the Lynnhaven Marine Boatel where it was anchored.

No one was injured during the incident.