Crews Clear Abandoned and Derelict Boats From Georgetown Waterways

Crews hauled 11 abandoned boats from Georgetown’s waters this week. How did they do it?

Georgetown has long been burdened by abandoned and derelict vessels polluting waterways. This week, eleven were removed. Here’s what it takes to pull out a 9,000-pound boat.

Crews clear abandoned and derelict boats from Georgetown waterways

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) - - The non-profit organization Wounded Nature Working Veterans Project and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources cleared out 10 abandoned boats Monday in Georgetown to clean up and preserving local waters. In addition to being an eyesore, derelict and abandoned boats create navigational hazards and are major sources of pollution. Wounded Working Veterans Project Volunteer Adrian Dolcus, explained, "They're f…

Abandoned boats removed, thousands of pounds of waste cleared in Georgetown

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Wounded Nature – Working Veterans are working to clean the water in Georgetown by removing abandoned and sunken boats.