Coast Guard rescues 3 sailors off North Carolina coast
Dec 14, 2024
A dramatic rescue off the coast of North Carolina caught on camera.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three people 154 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras Thursday morning.
On Wednesday, the Coast Guard was notified that a boat was caught in heavy weather and was at risk of capsizing. Thursday, they requested to abandon their vessel.
The Coast Guard launched plane and helicopter crews as well as a Coast Guard cutter.
The helicopter crew successfully lifted all three people to safety.
No injuries were reported.