Aircrews from other Coast Guard units arrived in New Orleans to provide backup during response efforts.
U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli.
ST. PETERSBURG — A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew rescue six people from a 26-foot pleasure craft taking on water, Sunday, approximately 16 miles west of Bayport.
A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60T Jayhawk Medium-Range Recovery Helicopter crew arrived on scene, deployed the rescue swimmer, hoisted the six people in distress, and headed to land to transfer the passengers to the Air Station Clearwater with no medical concerns reported.
The Captain of the vessel contacted Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg watchstanders at 3 p.m. via VHF-FM reporting the 26-foot pleasure craft was taking on water, and requested assistance.
“Channel 16 is a critical lifeline between boaters in distress and the Coast Guard,” said Lt. Jonathan Baucom, Air Station Clearwater operations duty officer. “Having a reliable communications device like a VHF marine radio can save your life when you need assistance.”
A Coast Guard Station Yankeetown 27-foot Special Purpose Craft-Shallow Water boatcrew launched to respond.
U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Murray.
U.S. Coast Guard Southeast.
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater.
U.S. Coast Guard Station Yankeetown.
Department of Homeland Security.
A Coast Guard Station Yankeetown 27-foot Special Purpose Craft-Shallow Water boatcrew launched to respond.
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A Coast Guard Station Yankeetown 27-foot Special Purpose Craft-Shallow Water boatcrew launched to respond.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Murray.
