21 Stranded Boaters Rescued in Boston Harbor

Map showing Rainsford Island, the location of the boat grounding.

More than 20 boaters had to be rescued by state and local police after their boat ran aground in Boston Harbor Wednesday night.

Officers from the Massachusetts State Police and Boston Police Department responded to the scene when a boat carrying 21 people ran aground near Rainsford Island at about 6:30 p.m.

Children were among those onboard. After police were able to safely rescue all the passengers involved, a Sea Tow crew responded and stabilized the vessel.