Coast Guard rescues two in Lost Lake, Louisiana

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News Release  

October 30, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008

Coast Guard rescues two in Lost Lake, Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard rescued two people from Lost Lake, Louisiana, Sunday evening.

Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a call at approximately 9 p.m. from two people aboard an 18-foot pleasure craft stating they got lost while fishing in Lost Lake, ran aground, and became disabled.

Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans launched an MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter aircrew that arrived on scene and hoisted the two survivors.

The owner of the vessel will make plans to salvage the vessel.

 

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