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**UPDATE** Coast Guard vessel capsizes while attempting to assist distressed mariners near Long Island

February 25, 2016

NEW YORK - Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City rescued seven mariners aboard a 76-foot fishing vessel after it ran aground near East Rockaway Inlet, today.

After running aground around 2 A.M., crewmembers aboard the Carolina Queen III were removed from their vessel and brought safely ashore by an HH-65 Dolphin Helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City.

All mariners were reported with no injuries or medical concerns.

Salvage plans are being conducted to remove the fishing vessel and Coast Guard vessel from the inlet.