CATAWBA ISLAND, Ohio — Four people had to be rescued after a large boat fire near Catawba Island on Sunday morning.
The U.S. Coast Guard says the 25’ vessel became engulfed in smoke and flames.
A local nature photographer witnessed the rescue from the coastline.
USCG says they used a Good Samaritan vessel to rescue the people who were taken to Gem Beach to await EMS.
It’s unclear at this time what led to the boat catching on fire or the condition of the people who were rescued.
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