SEATTLE — The Coast Guard rescued two people stranded on rocks at the Coquille River South Jetty in Bandon, Oregon, Monday.
At 10:59 a.m., watchstanders at the Sector Columbia River command center received a 911 relay from North Coos 911 Dispatch reporting a 14-foot pleasure craft taking on water with two people aboard near the South Jetty. Watchstanders redirected an Air Station North Bend MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from a nearby training mission and launched a 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew from Station Coos Bay.
At 11:37 a.m., Bandon Fire Department arrived on scene, rescued both people from their vessel and helped stage them on the rocks for a helicopter hoist.
The Dolphin crew arrived on scene at 11:53 a.m., successfully hoisted both people, and transferred them to awaiting emergency medical services in a nearby parking lot at 12:30 p.m.
“This rescue showcases the unique relationship between the Coast Guard and local agencies, as well as how those relationships are leveraged during emergencies,” said Senior Chief Petty Officer Christopher Brady, the command duty officer for Coast Guard Sector Columbia River. “Today showcased how the Coast Guard, North Coos 911 Dispatch and Bandon Fire Department can come together to save lives.”
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