Mississippi Rescue
This boat called for assistance after striking something in the river and
started taking on water Friday night, June 7, 2002 at about 10:00
p.m.
Called in Sick
and
Captain Ratchett
both responded to calls from US Coast Gaurd, Upper Mississippi River Group.
After about an hour of searching the vessel was located and 5 passengers were
loaded onto
Captain Ratchett
.
Called in Sick
took the vessel under
tow and pulled the water filled boat to the nearest shore. The 2 craft then
proceeded to the Grafton boat ramp to return the rescued boaters to
shore.
Thanks to both craft and the radio operator at US Coast Gaurd,
Upper Mississippi River Group!
Notice the docking lights in this photo in relation to the water line.
Towing was dificult even sitting this high due to all of the water
onboard.
Here is the boat saturday morning. The docking lights are now at the
water level.
Look at the water inside the boat. The cooler and
cushions are afloat inside. The boat is sitting on the bottom and tethered to a
tree.
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