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Posted: 4:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012

Seven people, cat, dog and snake rescued from sinking yacht in SF Bay

 	Berkeley yacht rescue with animals Nov. 23
Berkeley yacht rescue with animals Nov. 23

KTVU.com and wires

BERKELEY, Calif. —

Rescue crews responded Friday afternoon to a yacht carrying seven people, a dog, a cat and a snake that is taking on water in the San Francisco Bay near Berkeley, a Berkeley fire captain said.

According to Berkeley fire Capt. Gil Dong, Berkeley fire crews are assisting the U.S. Coast Guard on a call for help around 12:30 p.m. about 300 feet north of the Berkeley Pier to help rescue the assortment of people and animals on the 30- to 42-foot yacht.

Berkeley fire crews are waiting by the pier if anyone needs medical attention during the rescue.

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