Vessel Runs Aground With Person, Dog Onboard
A 22 foot vessel ran aground “at high speed with 1 person on board and a dog” on Rickett’s Island in the Great Sound.
A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Tour boat Excellence reports locating a 22 foot centre console that has run aground at high speed with 1 POB and a dog on Rickett’s Island [immediately west of Burt's Island] in the Great Sound.
“All occupants are reported uninjured and Excellence will transport them to Darrell’s Wharf. Arrangements are made for BPS to attend Darrell’s Wharf and assess the individual on arrival, meanwhile a RBR Coast Guard vessels proceeds to the scene of the grounding to gauge whether any pollution threat exists.
“Circumstances into the cause of the grounding remain under investigation with the vessel expected to be salvaged in the near future.”
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