FORT MACON, N.C. - Some fisherman participating in a fishing tournament benefitting the Boys and Girls Club had some scary moments this morning.
The boat "Reel Time" sank early this morning sending eight people into the water about 14-miles off shore of Fort Macon.
Fortunately, all survived with little to no injuries.
The boat was participating in the Barta Billfish Tournament, which benefits the Boys and Girls Club. This year, they were on their way to raising one-million dollars.
But, the tournament came to a halt when a distress call came into the Coast Guard early this morning from the boat "Reel Time”.
The Marine Corps helicopter Pedro, the Navy vessel Tempest, and the Coast Guard all arrived within 20 minutes of the call to find eight people in the water, all wearing life jackets.
The Tempest transferred five people to the Coast Guard ship where they joined two other victims.
Pedro transferred one person.
The Coast Guard says engine problems caused the boat to sink.
Fortunately, there were no injuries and everyone is back on shore.
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