CG rescues trio near Pelican Island

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard rescued three males aboard a vessel taking on water Feb. 16 near Pelican Island, La Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a call at 7:23 p.m. about a 24-foot sport fishing boat taking on water and launched a Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans MH-65 helicopter and aircrew. The aircrew arrived at 11:02 p.m. and brought two males back to the air station. A member of the aircrew and remaining male stayed behind. The helicopter returned at 11:40 p.m. and brought the remaining sailor and aircrew back to the air station at 12:09 a.m. on Feb. 17. There were no reported injuries. (Source: Coast Guard 02/17/17)