Seven rescued after boat capsizes in Chatham County

by Shelby Coates

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - All seven people are safe after a boat capsized on the Bull River near Little Tybee Island Tuesday evening.

Chatham Emergency Services says seven people were on board when the incident happened around 5:00pm Tuesday.

Three passengers were picked up by a passing vessel. Four others were rescued by Chatham Marine Patrol.

Chatham CMS reports no injuries.

Stay with WTOC for updates.

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