CG rescues rafter near DI

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard rescued a man on an inflatable raft that appeared to be in distress near Dauphin Island, Ala., on Memorial Day, May 28. CG Station Dauphin Island received the notice from the Dauphin Island Police Department. CG Station Dauphin Island launched a response boat and crew to the scene, and brought the rafter aboard and transported him in good condition to the CG station. Due to tropical storm condition, the CG reminds beachgoers of the dangers of rip tides and to heed beach flag warnings. (Source: Coast Guard 05/28/18)