CG rescues 12 from La. high waters

NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard and local agencies rescued 12 people and two pets from flooded areas of Terrebonne Parish, La., on Saturday (July 13) as Hurricane Barry was beginning to make landfall. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received its first call for assistance at 4:30 a.m. CGAS New Orleans launched an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew, and CG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City boat crew members assisted as on-scene coordinators rescuing 11 people and two pets. Later in the morning, the CG responded to a distress call from a 77-year-old man in Dulac, La., who was trapped in his home in four feet of water. Aircrews responded, hoisted the man and transported him to safety. An area command was established July 12 at CG Base New Orleans and remains fully staffed and operational, and assets had been pre-staged in New Orleans, Houston, Mobile, Ala., Covington and Alexandria, La. (Source: Coast Guard 07/13/19)