COUPLE RESCUED AFTER STRONG WINDS CAPSIZES THEIR SAILBOAT IN THE DELAWARE RIVER IN NEW CASTLE
New Castle: A couple is lucky to be alive and thankful after strong winds capsized their sailboat in the Delaware River in New Castle.
Shortly after 5:30 this evening, firefighters from Goodwill Fire Company were called to assist a couple in the Delaware River after their sailboat capsized about a mile from the shore.
Goodwill Fire Company launched a rescue boat and began the rescue operations. Delaware City and Holloway Terrace joined in on the rescue.
The couples are ok and did not require medical assistance.
Strong winds were a factor in the severe storm many experienced along the East Coast. During the storm, accidents, wires down and flooding just seemed unavoidable. The storm began with dark clouds, followed by strong winds, and down pours that lasted about an hour in our area.
Fortunately, the couple’s sailboat could be saved.
