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A family trapped on a remote was rescued Massachusetts They had to stay on the island for a little more than a day after their boat caught fire.
A mother, father and son set sail from eel pond in Falmouth on Friday, the Coast Guard said Wednesday statementThey planned to take their 30-foot boat between Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard and anchor there for the weekend.
Local outlets identified the mother as Cynthia, or Sissy, Sullivan, the father as Patrick Sullivan and their son as Tyler Sullivan. The Coast Guard has not identified the family or said where they are from.
When the family did not return on Tuesday evening, a worried relative informed the authorities. Coast GuardFalmouth officers and volunteers searched for the boat from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
The Coast Guard said the family woke up on Monday night to find their boat on fire, forcing them to abandon ship. The family managed to swim to nearby Naushon Island, the largest of the Elizabeth Islands, and find shelter in a barn.
During the search of the family’s boat, authorities attempted to contact the boat’s crew, but calls went straight to voicemail, and cell phone pings did not provide an accurate location.
The Coast Guard said the son was walking along a remote beach when he found the boat’s marine radio, which had washed ashore.
On Wednesday morning, the Coast Guard received a mayday call over the radio. After finding the family, volunteers from Nashun Trust provided first aid to them. He was later transferred to Cape Cod Hospital via Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk.
Sissy remains in the ICU in serious but stable condition, and Patrick was taken to Brigham and Women’s Hospital. boston For treatment of the burns, according to a statement shared by the Sullivan family. cbs bostonAccording to the local outlet, Tyler is in stable condition, has third-degree burns on his arm and is suffering from smoke inhalation.
“The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the U.S. Coast Guard and all emergency personnel who participated in the search and rescue efforts,” the Sullivan family said.
The Coast Guard praised the family’s “quick thinking” that led to their survival.
“Quick thinking and quality equipment allowed the family to survive and call for help,” Scott Backholm, search and rescue mission coordinator for Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England, said in a statement. “Sailors are encouraged to take first aid training and ensure their vessels are equipped with proper safety equipment.”
Independent The Coast Guard has been contacted for additional comment.