Boats, CG rescue 6 of 7 off DI

MOBILE, Ala. – Two civilian vessels rescued seven people from an overturned catamaran south of Dauphin Island, Ala., on Aug. 29. The ‘Sixth Frau’ notified Coast Guard Sector Mobile of an overturned catamaran about 17 miles south of Dauphin Island. All seven had been wearing life jackets. CGSM launched an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from New Orleans and a 45-foot Response Boat crew from CG Station Dauphin Island. The crew of the Sixth Frau and a 30-foot Contender were able to recover the individuals and transfer them to the CG boat crew. The boat crew transferred the seven to emergency medical services at the CG station. One of the seven was later pronounced dead at Providence Hospital in Mobile, Ala. There were no other injuries reported. (Coast Guard District Eight 08/29/15)