HONOLULU – The Coast Guard rescued two men after a 12-foot fishing vessel capsized offshore Keaau Beach Park Friday.
A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point located the men sitting on an overturned vessel, safely hoisted them, and brought them ashore to the air station in Kapolei, Hawaii.
Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center watchstanders received a Personal Locater Beacon alert at 1:58 p.m., indicating positions along the west side of Oahu. Both men were wearing life jackets.
Watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast and directed the launch of the helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point.
At 3:27 p.m., the helicopter crew located the overturned vessel and two men.
“Preparedness can significantly reduce the risks when something goes wrong on the water," said Petty Officer 1st Class Mykeela Ruff, operations unit watchstander, Oceania District. "By wearing a life jacket and carrying a PLB on your person, it instantly alerts the Coast Guard to your position, drastically cutting down search times.”
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