GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. — The U.S. Coast Guard is working to rescue crew members of a cargo ship that overturned on its side in Glynn County.
The "Golden Ray" flipped near St. Simons Island around 2 a.m. on Sunday Morning, according to the Georgia Ports Authority. The call initially came in as a ship that had capsized.
The Coast Guard said 20 people have been safely rescued, but four people remain unaccounted for. There is also a fire on board.
The ship had 24 people aboard, including 23 crew members and a pilot from the Brunswick area.
The @USCGSoutheast just released these photos. We now know there's a fire aboard the Golden Ray as well. 4 crew members remain trapped on board. 20 people have been rescued @ActionNewsJax @wsbtv #ANJaxBreaking pic.twitter.com/Ps6JTz1day
— Lorena Inclán (@LorenaANjax) September 8, 2019
#BreakingNews @USCG and other local agencies have multiple rescue assets on scene with the cargo vessel Golden Ray currently listing heavily near St. Simons Sound, Georgia. The crew of the vessel is being evacuated at this time. pic.twitter.com/rtA9ZfteGh
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) September 8, 2019
#Update Evacuations of the Golden Ray’s crew continue. All vessel traffic in the Port of Brunswick is currently suspended unless approved by the @USCG Captain of the Port. #HappeningNow pic.twitter.com/F7JbdGCShU
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) September 8, 2019
Channel 2 Action News' sister station Action News Jax has a reporter at the scene following the rescue efforts. All traffic into the Port of Brunswick has been suspended.
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The Golden Ray is a vehicle carrier ship and had approximately 4,200 vehicles on board, according to Georgia Ports Authority.
Channel 2 Action News' sister station Action News Jax has a reporter at the scene following the rescue efforts. All traffic into the Port of Brunswick has been suspended.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Brunswick Bar Pilots Association, the Glynn County Fire Department, Moran Towing and SeaTow are assisting in the rescue effort.
Coast Guard they are still searching for 4 people on board the Golden Ray cargo ship with a fire onboard in St. Simons Sound, Brunswick. They say that 20 people have been safely removed from the ship. Multiple units on scene @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/jhTnSzskkz
— Alicia Tarancon (@AliciaANJax) September 8, 2019
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