2 men, dog rescued from boat capsized near Sabine Pass
Published 1:08 pm Thursday, June 22, 2023
- A 16-foot skiff floats partially submerged after capsizing near the Cheniere LNG plant near Sabine Pass. A 29-foot Response Boat-Small crew from Coast Guard Station Sabine Pass assisted the two men and dog. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, courtesy Station Sabine Pass)
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The Coast Guard assisted two men and one dog Wednesday after their boat capsized near Sabine Pass, authorities said.
Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a report from 911 dispatchers at approximately 3 p.m. of two men and a dog distressed and stranded near the Cheniere LNG plant on the bank of Sabine Pass.
The boaters’ 16-foot skiff had reportedly capsized due to the wake from passing vessels.
Coast Guard Station Sabine Pass launched a 29-foot Response Boat-Small crew to assist.
The boat crew arrived on scene at 3:17 p.m., took aboard the two men and their dog, and transported them to a nearby boat launch.
One of the boaters reportedly sustained minor injuries but did not require medical assistance.
According to the Coast Guard, the vessel’s owner will arrange for its salvage.
