Coast Guard Medevacs Boater Near Wildwood

The Coast Guard medically evacuates a 61 year old woman Saturday after the boat she was on ran aground near Wildwood.

U.S. Coast Guard officials say crews transported the woman to EMS personnel at Schooner Island Marina.

The 61 year old suffered injuries to her collar bone and back. TowBoat U.S. re-floated the 28-foot boat, which was able to get underway under its own power.

The Coast Guard reminds boaters to wear life jackets, equip their boats with VHF-FM radios, and file a float plan.