PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard rescued three fishermen and a dog Saturday after their vessel became disabled and ran aground two miles off Wachapreague Inlet.The 60-foot fishing vessel Storm remains adrift near the Virginia/North Carolina border about 6 miles offshore with an activated EPIRB aboard and all navigational lights energized. The Coast Guard is monitoring Storm's position and continues to issue an hourly broadcast notice to mariners to alert people of the drifting vessel.Cape Henry Launch Service out of Virginia Beach is working with the vessel’s owner to attempt salvage. Towing fishing vessel Storm is not presently a viable option due to limitations of its structure and current sea conditions.Fishing vessel Storm holds approximately 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel.For the previous release about the rescue, please visit: http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2880018/ .
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