Entire Crew Rescued From Sinking Ship

The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that a large fishing vessel has sunk about 75 miles east of Atlantic City, with seven crew members on board.

The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued the entire crew of a large fishing vessel that sank about 75 miles east of Atlantic City Wednesday morning.

Emergency medical personnel were at a facility near the Atlantic City airport awaiting the injured crew members.

Reports came in around 6am today (Wednesday) that the ship was in trouble. The Coast Guard confirmed the reports at 6:30am.

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