NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard rescued six boaters early Jan. 29 after their vessel ran aground in Christmas Camp Lake near Hopedale, La. CG Sector New Orleans received notification just after midnight of a 21-foot flat bottom aluminum boat that ran aground due to sudden changes in water depth with three adults and three children aboard. The CG launched an MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from CG Air Station New Orleans. The crew safely hoisted all six and transported them to the Hopedale Marina, where they were evaluated by local emergency medical services personnel. "Mariners are reminded to practice safe boating by having sufficient means of communication, such as a marine radio, and appropriate clothing in case they become stranded in changing weather conditions," said Lt. Cmdr. Lauren Keefe, search and rescue mission coordinator assigned to G Sector New Orleans's command enter (Source: Coast Guard 8th District 01/20/22) VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 6 boaters near Hopedale, Louisiana (govdelivery.com)
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