Archive image: U.S. Coast Guard MH-65E Dolphin Short-Range Recovery Helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Miami, training at Homestead ARB.
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Paul Cook, 482nd Fighter Wing.
MIAMI — A Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65E Dolphin Short-Range Recovery Helicopter aircrew rescue two boaters after their motor vessel grounded 1 nautical mile east of Vaca Key in Marathon. Monday, July 3, 2023.
It was reported one of the men needed medical attention and both people were transferred to awaiting emergency medical services (EMS) personnel at Marathon Airport.
U.S. Coast Guard Station Marathon watchstanders received notification from the men, reporting their boat grounded due to low tide and their inability to refloat it.
Coast Guard Station Marathon and commercial salvage crewmembers arrived on scene and attempted to reach the boat but were unable to get close enough to assist.
Both men were rescued by the MH-65E Dolphin helicopter aircrew and transferred to awaiting emergency medical services (EMS)personnel at Marathon Airport.
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 Dolphin aircrew photo.
«The boaters did a great job of keeping in contact with our watchstanders during the entire case,» said Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Estrada, a Coast Guard 7th District watchstander. «We’re also thankful for our aircrew’s prompt response, their commitment to constant training prepares them for times like this and ensured both men were rescued safely and quickly.»
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