CG rescues trio in La.

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard rescued three people from a sinking vessel near Dulac on Oct. 8. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report at 9:42 p.m. of a vessel taking on water near Terrebonne Bay. The vessel’s pump was reportedly not keeping up with the flooding; and water was about three-feet deep. The CG launched a 29-foot small Response Boat from CG Station Grand Isle, and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from CG Air Station New Orleans. Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office also launched a marine unit. The CG helicopter arrived at 10:48 p.m., hoisted the three people aboard and transported them to CGAS New Orleans without any medical concerns. (Source: Coast Guard 10/09/16)