Video Release: Coast Guard aircrews participate in rescue of 57 people and 8 pets in wake of hurricane Florence, NC

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Sept. 15, 2018
U.S. Coast Guard Hurricane Florence Response
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Video Release: Coast Guard aircrews participate in rescue of 57 people and 8 pets in wake of hurricane Florence, NC

Air Station Elizabeth City Hurricane Florence response
Air Station Elizabeth City Hurricane Florence response

 

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ELIZABETH CITY, NC — Aircrews aboard four HH-65 Dolphin and three MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters saved a total of 57 people and eight pets around North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Florence, Saturday.

The seven helicopter crews coordinated with emergency operations centers throughout the area during their search and rescue operations.

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