NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard rescued six people from two disabled fishing vessels on Dec. 23 about 70 miles east of Venice, La.
Coast Guard Sector Mobile, Ala., received a report from a good Samaritan on Friday around 6:30 p.m. regarding the fishing vessel Georgia P being disabled east of Venice.
Fishing vessel Seahorse responded and began towing the Georgia P, but it also became disabled.
Due to the captain aboard the Seahorse not having enough medication to get through the night, degrading weather, and poor communications, all crew members aboard agreed to be removed from their vessels.
The CG launched a New Orleans-based MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and successfully hoisted six people from both vessels and transported them safely to Gulf Shores International Airport at Jack Edwards Field, Gulf Shores, Ala.
All six men are reported to be in stable condition. Salvage plans will be coordinated by the owners. (Coast Guard 12/23/23)
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