The US Coast Guard rescued 12 people who abandoned a cargo ship that ran aground near the Virgin Islands.
In the statement made by the Coast Guard, it was stated that after the ship named Bonnie G ran aground near the Virgin Islands, 12 crew members who left the ship with 1 lifeboat and 2 life rafts were rescued.
It was stated in the statement that the crew called for help after the engine room started to take in water, and that since the ship was carrying fuel and engine oil, it was examined whether the accident caused pollution in the environment.
The ship arrived in St. Petersburg, where Tropical Storm Philippe was hit by heavy rain and extreme waves. It was shared that it ran aground near Thomas Island.
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