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Three people rescued after small plane crashes near Golden Isles Airport in Brunswick, Ga.

Manning Aviation, a company that works with the airport, said the plane crashed in a marsh near Highway 17 at around 2 p.m.

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Three people were rescued Saturday after a small plane crashed on its way to the Golden Isles Airport.

The Piper aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed in a marsh off Dan Road at 3:06 p.m., according to a Glynn County spokesperson.

Two 17-year-olds and one adult male were on board, the spokesperson said.

All three were rescued by the United States Coast Guard. 

No one appeared to be hurt, according to the county spokesperson.

The Glynn County Emergency Management, Glynn County Fire Department, Glynn County Police Department and airport staff were all communicating with the passengers during rescue efforts. 

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