CG rescues duo from disabled craft

NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard rescued two pleasure-craft boaters from their disabled vessel June 2 near Southwest Pass, La. CG Sector New Orleans received a report around 7 a.m. from the motor vessel Master Dylan that the Leesure Ours, a 33-foot craft, was flashing a SOS signals. The disabled vessel had been stuck on a pipeline owned by Tennessee Gas Pipeline since 9 p.m. on June 1. CG Station Venice launched a 45-foot response boat and crew and CG Air Station New Orleans launched an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter and crew. The aircrew hoisted the men aboard, and transported them to Boothville, La., where they were met by station personnel, who then transferred them to a local marina. The vessel's owner was making salvage plans. No injuries or pollution were reported. The cause of the incident is under investigation. (Source: Coast Guard 06/02/18)