Boat hits object off Brandywine Bay; All occupants rescued
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI- No less than eight persons were rescued after the vessel they were in struck an object and began taking in water off Brandywine Bay last evening, July 26, 2025.
2025-07-28 18:40:24 - VI News Staff
According to information reaching our News Centre, the incident occurred in the vicinity of some channel markers.
The occupants of the vessel were said to be a group of Puerto Ricans who were heading to Road Town from the Christmas in July event at Virgin Gorda.
Several boats responded to the incident; however, VISAR and the RVIPF Marine Unit reportedly carried out the rescue.
There were no reports of injuries.