Three fisherman are safe and sound after their vessel caught fire, thanks to the Coast Guard.
The call for help came from aboard the boat, which was about a mile east of St. Catherines Island, Georgia, on Tuesday afternoon. The crew member who made the call said the vessel was on fire and taking on water.
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The Coast Guard sent a boat crew and helicopter aircrew, who lifted the fisherman to safety.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported, according to the Coast Guard.