CG rescues duo from sinking sailboat

NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard rescued two people from a sailboat March 20 that was sinking in the Gulf of Mexico about 20 miles south of Venice, La. The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Skipjack received a report at 8:30 a.m. of a sailboat, within two miles of the cutter, taking on water. The cutter arrived on scene at 8:56 a.m., rescued the duo and transported them to CG Station Venice in stable condition. The sailboat sank after the rescue. "Accidents can happen at any time on the water, which is why it is so important for mariners to be prepared for the worst,” said Cmdr. Michael Wolfe, a search and rescue mission coordinator at CG Sector New Orleans. The survivors were wearing life jackets. (Coast Guard 03/20/19)