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Coast Guard Rescues Fishermen in Distress
Published 1 month ago
On September 19, 2024 Coast Guard Sector Honolulu received a notification from the Honolulu Fire Department that a 25-foot fishing vessel that was approximately 9 miles off the coast of Honolulu was taking on water and in distress. Coast Guard members from Air Station Barbers Point were dispatched with a hoist and helicopter to conduct the rescue. All three fishermen were successfully pulled from the vessel by a rescue swimmer and transported to Air Station Barbers Point, where they were met by Hawaii EMS for a wellness check. "We are grateful that we were able to get on scene quickly and safely recover the three individuals before the situation became more dire," said Cmdr. Kristin Hahn, the search and rescue mission coordinator. "This case highlights the importance of having the right emergency equipment aboard and the critical role of partnerships with local agencies like the Honolulu Fire Department.”