Man, dog rescued from boat in heavy surf
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The U.S. Coast Guard and other first responders were called to the scene of a boat in distress on Christmas day near Port Townsend, Washington. A man and a dog were on board. Here’s what happened next.
Breakdown
- A man and his dog were stranded on a sailboat in heavy surf near Port Townsend.
- First responders and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to the scene. 4s
- The sailboat struggled against strong winds and rough seas from a Pacific storm. 10s
- Rescuers prioritized the dog's safety, pulling it from the water before rescuing the captain. 17s
- Both the man and dog were unharmed, but the boat's fate is uncertain. 25s