Three stranded on sinking sailboat 77 miles off coast are rescued, Georgia video shows
Three people on a sinking sailboat were rescued off the coast of Georgia, the Coast Guard said.
The rescue team released footage of the men being hoisted into a Coast Guard helicopter hovering over the choppy water.
The men were rescued on Nov. 14 and were 77 miles off the coast northeast of Savannah, according to the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Savannah. The sailboat began to fill up with water, prompting the rescue.
In the video, the men are pulled up into the rescue helicopter using a cage-like device.
No major injuries or medical concerns were reported during the rescue, according to the Coast Guard.
All three men were taken back to Air Station in Savannah, and the operation garnered hundreds of likes and about two dozen comments on Facebook.
“Awesome job,” one person commented. “Thank you for your service and dedication to helping others.”
Lt. j.g. Thomas Breard told WTGS that the quick response of the sailboat’s emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) helped rescuers find the boat in time.
“We ask all mariners to ensure your registration information is up to date for your EPIRB to help contact you in case of an emergency or false alert,” Breard told WTGS.
This story was originally published November 15, 2022 at 1:12 PM with the headline "Three stranded on sinking sailboat 77 miles off coast are rescued, Georgia video shows."
