Beverly

Water search underway after boat washes up off coast of Beverly

The U.S. Coast Guard is involved in a search off the coast of Beverly, Massachusetts

A water search is underway after a boat washed up Saturday evening off the coast of Beverly, Massachusetts.

The Beverly Fire Department says the Beverly Harbormaster reported the incident around 7 p.m., initially telling fire officials there was a report that a person had fallen off a boat.

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The fire department later said it was unclear whether a person was on board.

The U.S. Coast Guard says it is taking over the investigation, according to fire officials.

No further information was immediately available.

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