Coast guard rescues three from overturned boat in great bay — Miami Beach,Florida,U.S.A. 19 July 2020. U.S.Coast Guard patrol boat returning to the Coast Guard station on Miami Beach.

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – An urgent rescue was executed by a Coast Guard aircrew who successfully saved three individuals after their boat overturned in Great Bay, Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey on Saturday.

The crisis unfolded when the person operating an 18-foot vessel, which was disabled, utilized a VHF-FM radio to communicate with Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders. He sought help to reach the shore and mentioned having three passengers with him, anchored not far from Great Bay Marina.

Moments after this, the operator radioed again, highlighting that deteriorating weather conditions were causing the boat to sink.

Immediately, Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay’s search and rescue initiated an emergency response. They redirected an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter team that was already in the air for routine training.

In addition, a commercial salvage group from TowBoatUS was alerted by the distress call and quickly moved to the location. They communicated the dire situation to Sector Delaware Bay, specifying that the boat had flipped and its three occupants were clinging to its upturned hull.

The salvage team, due to the weather and shallow water, could not directly aid but stayed in the vicinity to maintain communication with the Coast Guard and oversee the situation.

Upon the Coast Guard helicopter’s arrival, a rescue swimmer was dispatched to assist the stranded individuals. With coordinated efforts, all three were hoisted to safety.

Lt. Christopher Sullivan, who piloted the operation, praised the excellence of his crew – Petty Officer Hugo Alonso, Petty Officer Peyton Murray, and Lt. Jack Walsh, stating their collective efforts embodied the Coast Guard’s commitment to saving lives. He expressed gratitude that the rescued parties were safe.

Throughout the rescue, the commercial salvage team continually informed the Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders about the ongoing situation, permitting the helicopter to function without constant radio transmissions.

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The rescued individuals were then taken to the Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, and from there, they were handed over to emergency medical personnel. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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