Coast Guard rescues 5 from boat that took on water off San Diego
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Five people were rescued from a pleasure boat that took on water and lost power about 17 miles off the coast of San Diego.
The Coast Guard says the 30-foot vessel, the PMS Escape II, sent out a distress call Saturday evening.
The Coast Guard station in San Diego dispatched a helicopter, a cutter, and 45-foot response boat.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Another private boat, the Jawbreaker, had also heard the call and was assisting when the Coast Guard arrived.
Four adults and a 15-year-old boy were rescued. No injuries were reported.
The stricken boat was towed back to San Diego on Saturday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Coast Guard says it was determined that the flood was due to a faulty fitting in the engine.