BERKELEY — Six people were pulled from the water off Berkeley Township near Island Beach State Park on Sunday when a 23-foot boat capsized, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Coast Guard officials received the distress call at 6:57 p.m. and personnel from Station Barnegat Light responded to the scene along with emergency responders from other agencies, Petty Officer Mikaela McGee said.
The conditions of those rescued were not immediately available.
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