Distressed boaters on Lake Drummond safely return to shore, Chesapeake FD says

Four boaters safe after vessel takes on water in Chesapeake

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) -- Two adults and two children are safe following a distressed vessel in Chesapeake on Saturday evening. The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a report of a distressed vessel on Lake Drummond around 7:40 p.m. following a 911 call indicating the boat was taking on water. Despite limited cell coverage in the area, emergency dispatchers determined that the vessel was in trouble. The boaters, consisting of two adults and…

Distressed boaters on Lake Drummond safely return to shore, Chesapeake FD says

The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a report of a distressed vessel on Lake Drummond on Thursday evening, following a 911 call indicating the boat was taking on water. Despite limited cell coverage in the remote area, dispatchers confirmed that the vessel was in trouble, according to a press release from the fire department.The distressed boaters, comprised of two adults and two children, reported no injuries but expressed concern as nig…