Local Coast Guard crews rushed to the La Jolla area Saturday to help a boat in distress, officials said.
The 28-foot deep-sea fishing boat was reported about half a mile off the north end of the coast around 4:15 p.m.
U.S. Coast Guard officials confirmed the vessel -- occupied by two people -- was taking on water.
Coast Guard officials were able to stop the leak and get the boat's engine back up and running. No injuries were reported.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
