Good Samaritan helps rescue boat passengers after fire breaks out on yacht on Hudson River
NEW YORK -- A good Samaritan jumped into action when a boat caught fire on the Hudson River on Saturday.
The Coast Guard says flames broke out on a 48-foot yacht just before 3:30 p.m. near 72nd Street. Seven people were on board.
That good Samaritan rescued all seven and took them to an NYPD boat.
The Coast Guard says the yacht sank and they are now monitoring the water for pollution.
No injuries were reported.
It's unclear what caused the fire.
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