Marine Rescue Response to Stranded Vessel on Sandbar near Kiawah River

Summary: Emergency services in Charleston County, South Carolina, responded to a marine distress call reporting a vessel stranded on a sandbar in the area of the Kiawah River near Captain Sam's Creek. The caller indicated that there were at least two people on board, but the call was dropped and subsequent attempts to reconnect were unsuccessful. Multiple rescue units, including fire, EMS, and Coast Guard, were dispatched to both the Seabrook and Kiawah Island sides of the river. Units coordinated via incident channels, with some deploying jet skis and others monitoring the area near Mingo Point. The search continued as units attempted to locate the vessel and ensure the safety of those involved.