PHOTO RELEASE: Off-duty Coast Guardsman rescues boater from capsized vessel near Cumberland Island

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Off-duty Coast Guardsman rescues boater from capsized vessel near Cumberland Island

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An off-duty Coast Guardsman rescued a boater from a capsized vessel Friday near Cumberland Island, Georgia.

The Coast Guardsman, Chief Matthew Hare of the cutter Hammer, notified Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville Command Center watchstanders he noticed one boater sitting on his capsized 16-foot boat at 7:30 p.m while on his personal boat. Hare retrieved the man from the water and transported him to Fernandina Harbor Marina.

"Even when we're out of uniform, we as Coast Guardsman are always on duty," said Hare. " The maritime community is always there for each other." 

The boater was reported to be in good condition.

The owner of the vessel is coordinating salvage. 

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