DATE: December 13, 2008 4:46:30 PM EST
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December 13, 2008 
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*Photo Release* Four fishermen, dog stranded 90 miles off New Jersey

 

NEW YORK-The four Massachusetts fishermen and their dog who were stranded 90 miles east of New Jersey were rescued by the Coast Guard and are being towed to Point Judith, R.I., today.

The Coast Guard cutter Reliance, a 210-foot cutter home ported in Portsmouth, N.H., traveled 44 miles to place the Megan Marie in tow and bring it to a safe haven where the crews catch can be salvaged.

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