Coast Guard rescues 2 people in Cape May Co.

LOWER TWP., N.J. - August 17, 2012

The incident was reported around 230 this afternoon in the bay off Avalon Road.

Officials say a sailboat capsized in the water. One person was able to get to shore and get help.

But a 50-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were missing.

Coast guard boats and a helicopter searched the area for about two hours until both were found safely.

Both are reported to be doing fine.

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