Coast Guard rescues 2 canoers stranded on Little Tybee Island

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 01/02/2018 07:42 PM EST

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Jan. 2, 2018
U.S. Coast Guard 7th District PA Detachment Jacksonville
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Coast Guard rescues 2 canoers stranded on Little Tybee Island

Coast Guard rescues 2 canoers

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CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard rescued two canoers Tuesday after they became stranded on Little Tybee Island, Ga.

Coast Guard Station Tybee Island watchstanders received a distress call at 10:45 a.m. via cell phone from one of the distressed canoers stating they were stranded on Little Tybee Island and in need of assistance after they swam ashore when their paddles broke.

A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew conducting training in the area diverted to assist at 10:48 a.m.

The Dolphin crew hoisted the canoers at 11:05 a.m. and transported them to Air Station Savannah. 

No injuries were reported.

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