NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard rescued two people Sept. 25 after a vessel began to take on water near Gulfport, Mississippi. CG Sector Mobile, Ala., received a report from CG Station Gulfport of a 17-foot vessel taking on water with two people aboard north of Cat Island. CG Gulfport launched a 45-foot Response boatcrew. They were able to tow the vessel and people back to Long Beach Harbor. Both persons were reported in stable condition. Following the rescue, it was determined that the vessel did not have any flares onboard. "The Coast Guard recommends people check to make sure they have all the required safety equipment before getting underway,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Moore, CG Sector Mobile's command duty officer. (Source: Coast Guard 09/26/21)
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