Five people were rescued after a private plane crashed into waters near the Bahamas on Thursday, the Bahamas' Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority told ABC News. The pilots and passengers were then picked up by a local fishing boat and brought back to Andros, Volunteer Pilot Group said. MORE: 2 people, dog rescued from sinking boat off Georgia coastThe U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Bahamas Defence Force and Royal Bahamas Police Force responded to the scene. "[Volunteer Pilot Group] is very pleased that all involved are safe and sound, and we appreciate the assistance rendered to our friends by the locals, as well as by Bahamian and U.S. government agencies," Volunteer Pilot Group said in a statement. 5 people rescued after private plane crashes into waters near Bahamas: Authorities originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News June 02, 2023 00:09 UTC