SABINE PARISH, La. — Two people were safely rescued Saturday afternoon after their tritoon boat began sinking on Toledo Bend Lake, according to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell said the sinking vessel was reported at approximately 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, near the mouth of San Miguel on Toledo Bend.

The Sabine Parish Sheriff Marine Unit responded to the scene and rescued both occupants from the boat. Deputies then towed the vessel safely back to shore.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

Following the rescue, Mitchell reminded residents and visitors using Toledo Bend Lake to make sure their boats are equipped with all necessary and legally required safety equipment before heading onto the water.

The Sheriff’s Office did not report what caused the tritoon to begin sinking.