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Press Release | Aug. 20, 2025

Coast Guard rescues man from capsized skiff in Corpus Christi,Texas

Coast Guard PADET Texas - Office: (281) 464-4810 / After Hours: (832) 293-1293

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard rescued a man in the water from a capsized skiff in Redfish Bay in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday afternoon.

Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi watchstanders received a call from Towboat U.S. at 3:00 p.m. reporting a boater whose vessel was taking on water.

Watchstanders directed the launch of a Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi MH-65 Dolphin helicopter air crew to conduct the rescue.

The helicopter crew arrived on scene and hoisted the man to safety.

He was last reported in stable condition. 

Texas Parks and Wildlife also provided assistance during the rescue.

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