CG assists NW Fla. grounded vessel

NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard assisted three people aboard a vessel taking on water near St. George Island, near Panama City, Florida, on Oct. 7. CG Station Panama City received a report at 11:39 p.m. on Saturday of a 56-foot fishing vessel that ran aground on the south-western side of St. George Island. The CG launched a 45-foot response boat and crew to assist. The boat crew arrived on scene at 2:02 a.m. Sunday and de-watered the vessel and transported its crew to shore without injuries. (Source: Coast Guard 10/07/18)