US Coast Guard urges boaters to wear life jackets after 8 people rescued from disabled vessel

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Eight boaters aboard a disabled vessel were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard near Galveston.

The Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders said they received a notification from Sea Tow at 3:39 p.m. on Sunday of a disabled boat drifting toward the Galveston north jetties with eight people aboard.
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Upon arrival, a boat crew took aboard all eight passengers and safely transported them to the Galveston Yacht Basin.
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"If you're out on the water this summer, always ensure your vessel is properly outfitted with the required safety equipment and that you have a life jacket for every person aboard," the Coast Guard said in the news release.