CG rescues mariners in NW Fla.

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard rescued two men from a capsized vessel southeast of St. George Island, Fla., on Sunday (April 8) night. CG Sector Mobile, Ala., received notification from the CG Cutter Barbara Mabrity that two men were hanging onto the side of a capsized vessel. The cutter recovered the men from the water. Both men, who had been exposed to the elements for about 27 hours, had severe sunburn and swelling of the lower extremities. An MH-60J helicopter aircrew from CG Air Station Clearwater, Fla., arrived and hoisted the men aboard and transferred them to local EMS. (Source: Coasts Guard 04/04/18)