Sailboat runs aground in Kona

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A 45-foot sailboat ran aground late Sunday night near Old Kona Airport Park.

A 45-foot sailboat ran aground late Sunday night near Old Kona Airport Park.

According to a written statement from Hawaii Fire Department, the vessel started taking on water about 100-200 feet offshore.

The sailboat reportedly struck a reef and the man and woman aboard jumped overboard and swam ashore.

No one was injured. The Coast Guard was notified.