3 Rescued From Sinking Boat

Three people were rescued Sunday from a sinking boat off the Massachusetts coast.

The U.S. Coast Guard responded as the 30-foot vessel was taking on water off of Boston's Deer Island. The occupants were in knee-deep water when crews arrived and pulled them out.

The rescued people are in good condition.

The boat sank, but will be towed away, Coast Guard officials say.

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