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A sailboat drifted ashore Lewes Beach after the anchor chain broke.

LEWES, Del. - An unusual sight of a sailboat washed ashore Lewes Beach could be seen Oct. 9, near Delaware Avenue.

According to the owner of the boat, John Grimes, the repair link of his anchor chain broke. The boat did not have any passengers on it when it got loose.

Grimes, from Oklahoma, said he was visiting friends in Lewes on his way down from Connecticut to Key West. The sailboat was lucky not to hit any large rocks but the owner says having to tow it is a major loss.

"I live on board. I sold my house and business and have been living aboard and cruising for four years." said Grimes, "It's using my funds up to get the boat off of the beach."

The boat originally anchored near the Roosevelt Inlet has since been towed.

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