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St. John Rescue Volunteers Swim to Overturned Boat Near Buck Island, Help Rescue Eight

13 October 2026
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Two St. John Rescue members swam to a grounded, overturned boat near Buck Island after eight people became stranded on its hull. A third operated the rescue vessel while the Coast Guard assisted with transfers. All eight were safely taken to St. Thomas.

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