Monday, May 1, 2017

CG, LAWF rescue boaters in La.


NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries rescued two people from the David Boy fishing vessel that was taking on water - after striking a piling - outside of Atchafalaya Bay in Louisiana on April 30. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter and aircrew from CG Air Station New Orleans hoisted the two aboard, and transferred them to an LAWF boat on scene. LAWF transferred the people to waiting emergency medical services. (Source: Coast Guard 05/01/17)