The Coast Guard and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force rescued the migrants on the island after receiving a request to assist by the Bahamian government.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michael De Nyse.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew assisted one person Friday after his 24-foot vessel became disabled on Chassahowitzka River.
An Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk Medium-Range Recovery Helicopter aircrew arrived on scene, determined the individual to be in good health and directed a searching family member to his position.
The family member safely transported the individual ashore.
Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg command center watchstanders were notified Thursday, at approximately 9 p.m., of an overdue person on a 24-foot vessel.
«We were able to respond to the situation before it had time to escalate,» said Capt. Matthew Thompson, Sector St. Petersburg commander. «Before heading out on the water, make sure you have the required safety gear on board including a reliable means of communication so you get home safe at the end of the day.»
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer Brodie MacDonald.
The owner of the boat is making salvage arrangements.
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