Archive image: A U.S. Coast Guard Airbus MH-65 Dolphin Short-Range Recovery Helicopter aircrew from Air station Savannah hovers during helicopter operations training in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, Jan. 5, 2023.
Helicopter evacuation is a quicker way to transport individuals to a higher level of care.
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CHARLESTON, S.C.— The Coast Guard and good Samaritans helps four fishermen after their shrimping vessel began taking on water near St. Simons Island, Georgia. Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
Coast Guard Sector Charleston watchstanders received a notification at 10:33 p.m, via VHF-FM channel 16 marine radio, from the Joann B, a 75-foot shrimping vessel, stating their vessel was taking on water 4 nautical miles east of St. Simons Island.
Watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast notifying all mariners in the area of the distress, directing the launch of a Coast Guard Station Brunswick Response Boat-Medium crew and a Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65E Dolphin Short-Range Recovery Helicopter aircrew operating out of Charleston to respond.
The Coast Guard boatcrew and the MH-65 Dolphin SRR helicopter aircrew arrived on scene and began rendering assistance with three dewatering pumps. Good Samaritans from the fishing vessel Miss Vicky and commercial salvage also assisted with dewatering efforts.
Once flooding was under control, a temporary patch was applied to the vessel’s hull.
The Amber Dawn, a sister ship of the Joann B, safely towed the vessel to City Market Dock in Brunswick, Georgia.
No medical concerns were reported and the cause of the incident is under investigation.
“Careful coordination with Station Brunswick was instrumental in the successful execution of this case,” said Lt. Tucker Williams, helicopter co-pilot during the case. “Our crew and the station boat crew, together with the invaluable support of good Samaritans, showcased exceptional teamwork and dedication in assisting with the dewatering efforts, ensuring the safety and well-being of both the distressed vessel and all individuals on board.»
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The shrimping vessel and its passengers were safely transported to City Market Dock in Brunswick, Georgia.
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