Archive image: Coast Guard Air Station Detroit, at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, received its first upgraded MH-65E Dolphin helicopter on Sept. 12, 2023.
The upgraded helicopter replaces a former MH-65D Dolphin with avionics upgrades that include a glass cockpit display for increased pilot and aircrew situational awareness.
U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tom Demerly.
CLEVELAND — A Coast Guard Air Station Detroit MH-65 Dolphin aircrew and Station Marblehead members rescue nine ice fishermen from an ice floe on Lake Erie, near Catawba Island. Monday, January 22, 2024.
At 10:21 a.m., Coast Guard 9th District members and local authorities responded to an initial report of more than 20 people on an ice floe a half mile off shore near Catawba Island, Ohio.
Coast Guard Station Marblehead members and a Coast Guard Air Station Detroit MH-65E Dolphin Short-Range Recovery Helicopter aircrew responded in conjunction with the Put-in-Bay Fire Department and Ottowa County Sheriff’s Office.
The Coast Guard rescue nine fishermen and other four people were rescued by the Put-in-Bay Fire Department. Seven people were able to self-rescue via their own airboat. A total of 20 people were rescued from the ice floe.
“We are committed to public safety and want to remind everyone the importance of exercising caution around ice formations,” said Lt. Adeeb Ahmad, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Detroit Public Affairs Officer. “Ice floes are unpredictable and can quickly become hazardous, particularly in windy conditions or strong currents. Always check local ice conditions before venturing out and be prepared for any emergencies. Your safety is our top priority.”
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