CG rescues La. trio from disabled boat

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard rescued three people from a disabled 18-foot recreational boat in Seven Dollar Bay, south of Hopedale, La., in the early evening of April 19. The Coast Guard directed the launch of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from CG Air Station New Orleans. The aircrew arrived and hoisted the trio into helicopter, and transferred them to University Medical Center New Orleans in stable condition. “The three people were able to call for help because they had a working VHF radio aboard their vessel,” said Lt. Cmdr. Brian Ward, an aircraft commander from Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans. “If you’re going out on the water, be prepared. Boating safety equipment, including a VHF-radio, could potentially save your life.” (Source: Coast Guard 04/20/19)