A Good Samaritan embarked on the dramatic rescue after the boat began to sink near Sea Isle City, New Jersey, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement.
The Starfish began taking on water after hitting the Townsend Inlet Bridge but a Good Samaritan got everyone off the chater boat before the Coast Guard arrived.
About two dozen people were rescued from a charter fishing boat after a mishap near the Jersey Shore caused the vessel to take on water Monday. Photos and video.