Video: 5 Alaska fishermen rescued by US Coast Guard after running aground
Coast Guard watch standers were notified of a fishing crew that ran aground while traveling, and was taking on water.
Five fishermen rescued in Alaska by US Coast Guard
SEE IT: Five fishermen in Alaska were rescued after their vessel ran aground and took on water, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard to deploy a helicopter.
JUNEAU, Alaska – A fishing vessel in Alaska encountered some serious trouble while on the water earlier this month, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District to rescue five individuals.
A fishing vessel was traveling near Umnak Island, Alaska, before grounding and taking on water, according to a press release from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).
The U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District rescued five fishermen in Alaska after they ran aground and were taking on water.
(U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District)
Around 4:45 a.m., Coast Guard watch standers were notified of a fishing crew that ran aground while traveling and was taking on water.
Immediately after, officials stated that they launched an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and an HC-130 Hercules airplane to locate the five men aboard the vessel.
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Around three hours later, after assistance from a good Samaritan vessel in the area, the fishermen were located and a helicopter team arrived later on.
Once the crew was located, first responders successfully dewatered the boat and stopped the flooding.
Five fishermen in Alaska were rescued after their vessel ran aground on April 2.
(U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District)
Video footage from the USCG shows officials utilizing a rescue basket to load and extract the stranded fishermen into the hovering helicopter.
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All five men had no injuries reported, but were transported to Dutch Harbor, where medical personnel awaited further evaluation.