Video: Coast Guard Rescues Four Sailors Injured After Mast Broke During Storm
On Sunday, four sailors were out on a 52-foot sailboat about 100 miles away from New York’s Long Island when they encountered a life-or-death situation. Rough water and huge waves threatened the craft until an…
On Sunday, four sailors were out on a 52-foot sailboat about 100 miles away from New York’s Long Island when they encountered a life-or-death situation.
Rough water and huge waves threatened the craft until an especially large wave crashed over the boat, knocking off the mast and leaving the boat disabled.
In the process, all four aboard the boat were injured and needed Rescue, so a helicopter with the Cape Cod Coast Guard set out in their direction.
“On the evening of May 8, ASCC was dispatched to the scene of a disabled sailing vessel 100NM south of Long Island Sound,” the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod shared on Facebook, along with stunning footage of the Rescue.
“Upon arrival, it was discovered that the vessel had been de-masted by a rogue wave, injuring all four crew members.
“Battling heavy seas and challenging hoisting conditions, our MH-60T crew effectively rescued all four individuals. Here is the footage to tell the tale!”