Coast Guard saves 7 stranded on island in Maine
Portsmouth, ME – Coast Guard rescue crews recovered seven stranded kayakers from Burnt Porcupine Island, Maine, Sunday.
The seven were on a guided tour when high afternoon winds, ranging from 15 to 25 miles per hour, prevented them from returning. Rather than risk it, they located the nearest island, made landfall, and awaited recovery.
With no local assets available, Bar Harbor Fire Department...