Thursday, May 4, 2017

Cutter rescues 2 from sinking boat

NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard rescued two people from a vessel taking on water near Venice, La., on May 4. CG Station Venice launched a response boat and the cutter Razorbill, and crews. Razorbill's crew recovered both people around 4 a.m. One survivor was reported to be displaying hypothermic symptoms. The Razorbill was to have transferred the two to Emergency Services in Gulfport, Miss. (Source: Coast Guard 05/04/17)