CG rescues trio & dog

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard rescued three people and a dog from a fishing vessel, Tiger Lilly, taking on water about 25 nautical miles south of Morgan City, La., Oct. 26. The Coast Guard received a VHF distress call around 4:30 a.m. and launched an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans to the rescue. The aircrew arrived at 6:23 a.m. and hoisted the people and dog, and then transported them to the airport in Patterson, La., where emergency medical services were waiting. One person was reported to be treated for mild hypothermia, but all were reported in stable condition. (Source: Coast Guard 10/26/19)