VIDEO: On Saturday, a sudden shift in weather only took minutes to go from drop-dead gorgeous to potentially deadly — and it caught some boaters and fishermen off guard.
First responders say no one was hurt after the weather caused several people fishing from a platform under the Lesner Bridge to be stranded and a boat to overturn nearby.
10 On Your Side first reported the water rescues Saturday evening. Fire dispatchers said the first call for help came in around 6:14 p.m. about an overturned catamaran near Seaview Avenue and Ocean View Avenue. The sailor, 15, was able to get to shore safely, according to Virginia Beach Fire Capt. William “Shay” Dortch.
He sat down with WAVY News on Wednesday to go over the rescue efforts that took place Saturday night.