Coast Guard rescues 3 boaters from disabled vessel near Gilligans Island, Puerto Rico

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Coast Guard rescues 3 boaters from disabled vessel near Gilligans Island, Puerto Rico

A Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen aircrew rescues 3 boaters after their 26-foot vessel lost propulsion and was drifting toward a reef near Gilligans Island, Guánica, Puerto Rico, May 29, 2025. No injuries were reported and their vessel was transported back to shore. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Air Station Borinquen)

MIAMI - A Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen aircrew rescued 3 boaters, Wednesday, after a 26-foot vessel lost propulsion and was drifting toward a reef off Guánica, Puerto Rico.

No injuries were reported.

The boaters were transported to Ponce Mercedita Airport. The vessel was towed by a good Samaritan to a local marina and is not a hazard to navigation.

The owner aboard the 26-foot boat radioed Coast Guard Sector San Juan watchstanders over VHF channel 16 at approximately 4:50 p.m., reporting the vessel was disabled and drifting toward a reef.

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