CG rescues fishermen from GoM

NEW ORLEANS – A Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans helicopter crew rescued four sports fishermen from a Gulf of Mexico platform after their vessel sank about 40 miles east of Venice, La., on June 9. Watchstanders with the 8th Coast Guard District received a call from one of the sports fishermen with their location. The CG launched two MH-65 ‘Dolphin’ helicopter crews to the scene, hoisting the fishermen aboard; and flying them back to CGAS New Orleans. There were no reported injuries. (8th Coast Guard District 06/08/15)