A kiteboarder reported in distress in the Atlantic off North Sixth Street in Surf City was rescued the afternoon of Feb. 17 by members of the Ship Bottom and High Point volunteer fire companies.
An eyewitness to the rescue, which occurred shortly after noon with spring-like temperatures and a gusty wind of about 30 mph, said the kiteboarder appeared to have suffered from an equipment malfunction. The kiteboarder was about 125 yards out from the shore.
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