CG rescues 7 near Horn Island

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard rescued seven people from a capsized vessel some four miles east of Horn Island, Miss., on July 15. Coast Guard Sector Mobile, Ala., received notification around 2:45 p.m. from the vessel Sea Tow that had lost communications with another vessel they were en route to assist. CG Station Pascagoula, Miss., diverted a 45-foot response boat and crew to search for the vessel. The crew arrived on scene and located the vessel about 3:10 p.m. The vessel had capsized, and all seven passengers were in the water. The crew recovered the seven and transported them to CGS Pascagoula. (Source: Coast Guard 07/15/18)