The Delta Captain started to sink at 2:55 p.m. on Saturday

Apr 15, 2013 12:55 GMT  ·  By

Four people have been found safe and sound after the tug boat they were on sank off the Californian coast on Saturday, April 13.

The Coast Guard reports that the crew on the boat alerted them about incurring issues at 2:55 p.m. Authorities were informed of the crew jumping onto a raft and emergency crews were dispatched immediately.

The four staffers have been recovered on a life raft after authorities sent out rescue helicopters. Mercury News reports that the distress call was sent out by the crew on the Delta Captain. The boat was located in the proximity of Big Sur at the time.

A GPS system was used to track down the ship and two tug boats were brought in to move the one that incurred damage.

All four people have been found and no injuries have been registered after the search mission. Their identities have not been released to the press yet.

They have been transported to the Community Hospital on the Monterey Peninsula for observation and released in a short amount of time.

KSBW cites a statement by Lt. Mark Leahey, adding that the Delta Captain started to sink while located only 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the coast line.

18,000 gallons of fuel were stored on board the vessel at the time, prompting a response by the Department of Fish and Wildlife Office of Spill Prevention and Response. At this time, there are no reports of oil spills.

The Miami Herald details that another incident regarding a tug boat sinking took place near the Guantanamo Bay Navy base last weekend.

At the moment, there is no information about what has caused the tug boat to sink. We will keep you updated on this developing story as more details come to light.