CG rescues sailors near Slidell

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard rescued two people aboard a disabled sailboat in Lake Pontchartrain, near Slidell, La., about noon Saturday, Oct. 7. CG Sector New Orleans directed the launch of a CG Station New Orleans Special Purpose Craft and boat crew at 10:16 a.m. The 41-foot sailboat’s engine had ceased working while under power heading toward Oak Harbor Marina near Slidell. The boat crew brought the duo aboard the CG craft and anchored the sailboat. The two people aboard the sailboard were transported back to Oak Harbor. Both were reported in stable condition. (Source: Coast Guard 10/07/17) Hurricane Nate’s outer bands had researched coastal Louisiana in the early afternoon on Oct. 7.