
(Courtesy: Peter Galan, Swimspire.com)
OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — A fishing vessel catches fire in Ocean City.
According to the O.C. Coast Guard, the boat caught fire near 5th Street Saturday afternoon about a quarter of a mile out in the water.
READ MORE: Maryland Weather: Tornado Watch Lingers For Eastern Shore CountiesTwo people were on board. Both were rescued unharmed.
READ MORE: Pandemic Highlighted Need To Address Disparities In Minority Access To Mental Health Care, Advocates SayThe Coast Guard says the fire engulfed the vessel, and it sank as a result.
A local salvage company will now try to recover it.
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