Sector Maryland watchstanders received a distress call via VHF-FM radio at approximately 11 p.m. from a recreational boater reporting that his 26-foot sailing vessel had become disabled due to weather conditions near Smith Island.
A Station Crisfield 45-foot Response Boat-Medium boat crew was launched along with an Air Station Atlantic City MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew to assist the man. A Maryland State Trooper helicopter aircrew also arrived to assist and visually confirmed the vessel's location.
The man was hoisted along with his two dogs to Salisbury Regional Airport with no reported injuries.
"This instance highlights the importance of checking the weather prior to leaving for any voyage and continuing to monitor the marine forecast, as weather can change at a moment's notice," said Lt. Alfred Betts, public affairs officer at Sector Maryland. "We greatly appreciate the rapid response and capabilities of our partners with the Maryland State Police, with whom we worked very closely on this case."
-USCG-
That's bad @$$...
ReplyDeleteWay to go USCG. But, why the f**** was that guy on a sailboat with this weather forecast. He should have to pay for the chopper fuel.
ReplyDeleteExactly. With the weather the way it was. With 2 dogs?? COME ON MAN!!
Delete2 choppers fuel! time on airframes and engines, pilot times, bill em dano!
ReplyDeleteI agree with all the above a Smith Islander should have known better than to have gone out in that weather and out at 11:00 pm with two dogs, he evidently didn't even think of the dogs safety he must have been drunk or on drugs. He should have to pay a fine for the USCG saving their lives and putting the officers in danger.
ReplyDeleteI doubt it was an islander. Most likely a city slicker
DeleteSaid he lived on the boat.
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