Coast Guard launches helo for 7 people in distress

united states coast guard 

 News Release  

August 26, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Public Affairs Detachment Texas
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs Detachment Texas
Office: (281) 464-4810
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Coast Guard launches helo for 7 people in distress

 

HOUSTON – The Coast Guard is responding to a report of seven people in distress at their residence near Aransas Pass, Texas, Saturday.

Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi received a report at 7 p.m. of seven people, one of which is reportedly on oxygen and had run out, in need of assistance.

Watchstanders directed the launch of a Coast Guard Aviation Training Center MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew to assist the individuals.

“In situations like this, the Coast Guard remains flexible in these dynamic environments and are able to rescue people on sea and land if the need arises,” said Capt. Tony Hahn, commander, Sector Corpus Christi.

 

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