The crews are diligently preparing aircraft in order to respond once the storm passes affected areas.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Steve Strohmaier.
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew rescue a man after his 24-foot vessel grounded in Bulls Bay. Monday, June 12, 2023.
Once on the scene the MH-65 Dolphin Short-Range Recovery Helicopter aircrew deployed the rescue swimmer, hoisted the man and transferred him to Mount Pleasant Regional Airport with no reported medical concerns.
A commercial salvage company called Coast Guard Sector Charleston watchstanders via phone at 5 p.m., stating a 24-foot vessel grounded with one person aboard in need of assistance.
“The tidal fluctuations in our area can be extreme and prevent even shallow water rescue boats from being able to reach you in some areas,» said Lt. Tucker Williams, Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin copilot on the case. «Checking the tides before boating and making safe speed in unfamiliar water can help prevent you from getting stuck in an emergency situation.»
The helicopter crew hoisted the man and transferred him to Mount Pleasant Regional Airport with no reported medical concerns.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Joe Perez.
An Isle of Palms Fire Department airboat crew also responded to assist but was unable to reach the man due to the water depth.
The owner of the vessel is working with commercial salvage.
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The man could only be reached by air due to the water depth.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Joe Perez.
