The men intentionally ran their 17-foot vessel aground on the marshy, unpopulated island after becoming beset by foul weather Saturday night.
One of the boaters' fathers notified watchstanders in the Sector Maryland-National Capital Region’s command center at 9:45 a.m. today that the two men were still stranded and soaking wet on the island.
An already-airborne MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City, New Jersey, diverted from a training flight to assist. The crew landed on Adam Island, recovered the two men and transported them to Salisbury Regional Airport in Salisbury, Maryland.
The boaters are scheduled to retrieve their vessel as soon as possible.
"Adverse weather conditions can suddenly emerge and impact anyone's underway voyage at any time," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Terrence Young, operations unit controller for the case. "That's why it's vital to continuously check weather forecasts in your area and prepare for the worst-case scenario by bringing appropriate safety gear and dressing for harsh conditions."
Being prepared for being stranded in foul weather is always a good thing.
ReplyDeleteMotorola invented the mobile radio nearly 100 years ago.
ReplyDeleteIf you can afford the gas, you can afford a good VHF radio.
I'm amazed at how many boaters do not own a good one, and those who do, don't know how to use it.
It's almost as important as a life jacket, if not more so.
We gonna go out in the Bay in a boat that isn't sea worthy enough for the conditions. Get a real boat - 33'+ center console with twin or triples. Nah, why spend that kinda money on boat when the taxpayers will pay to save our butts for free. WOW!
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