Watch CBS News

Police Stop Runaway Boat After Mother, 2 Children 'Thrown Off' Into Water in Delaware, Police Say

SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. (CBS) -- Police say they were able to stop an unmanned runaway boat after its driver fell into the water. Officials said a mother and her two children were riding on the Indian River Bay when the driver lost control of the boat.

The people were "thrown off" the boat, which was pulling a tube.

Severe Storms, Winds Knock Out Power For Thousands, Topple Trees Across Delaware Valley

The empty boat sailed in circles until a police boat pulled up next to it and an officer hit the kill switch. No one was hurt.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.