Coast Guard Rescued Four Today

Press release from the United States Coast Guard:

Coast GuardThe Coast Guard rescued four people Tuesday after their inflatable boat capsized off Stillwell Point, south of Mendocino.

At approximately 10:30 a.m., Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay personnel were notified by the International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC) that a 16-foot gray inflatable boat capsized, leaving four people in distress a quarter mile offshore.

The four survivors reportedly donned life vests after entering the water and transmitted a distress signal using a handheld GPS device. Wave action and proximity to offshore rocks prevented the survivors from regaining control of their vessel.

At approximately 10:40 a.m., a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station Noyo River was dispatched to the position provided. The crew arrived on scene, pulled all survivors aboard and returned to Station Noyo River, where EMS personnel were standing by.

The survivors were evaluated and released without injury. Following the rescue, the inflatable boat was recovered by the Coast Guard and towed to Station Noyo River.

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Guest
7 years ago

Yay coasties! Your awesome!

Crime stopper
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Crime stopper
7 years ago

what were they doing out there? Getting crabs? Boy did that event cost more than $5.00/lb!

gunther
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gunther
7 years ago

“…… transmitted a distress signal using a handheld GPS device.” It sounds like modern technology saved their lives. Way to be prepared!

G-ma
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G-ma
7 years ago

The Coast Guard,their all ROCK STARS☆☆☆

Char
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Char
7 years ago

Good going, Coast Guard!