Coast Guard rescues 3 people from capsized boat off Kauai
The Coast Guard rescued three men hanging onto a capsized 14-foot boat off Port Allen, Kauai early this morning.
One of the men used a cellphone to call for help at about 3:30 a.m., reporting that their boat had capsized and that they were in distress, the Coast Guard said in a news release.
A helicopter was launched and a 45-foot response boat from Coast Guard Station Kauai reached the capsized boat at 4:44 a.m. and brought the three men back to Port Allen where they were transferred to paramedics, the Coast Guard said.
One of the men was treated for mild hypothermia.
“Kudos to the three men for staying with their vessel after it capsized and of course for wearing their life jackets,” said Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Mark Zienkiewicz in a news release. “Staying with the vessel increases your chances of survival at sea because it gives a larger point of reference for rescue crews. It also prevents you from becoming too fatigued by attempting to swim.”
There are about 3 gallons of gasoline remaining in the 12 gallon fuel tank. A Coast Guard marine science technician from Kauai will follow up with the owner to recover the capsized vessel.
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Glad everyone made it out okay. Wonder what caused them to capsize.
The 500+ pounds of OPIUM they were smuggling… How did they use up 9 gallons of gasoline (long distance, “a heavy load)?
You think they shot Kennedy and controlled the world banks while they were there too?
Big swells, wind, and chop my friend. This is a example of everyone doing everything right and we should celebrate it.
Good response. Thanks!
Swells coming from the north and south, combined with strong Tradewinds caused choppy sea conditions, probably didn’t notice it going out, but coming back, it is very noticeable.
Happy they are safe and kudos to their rescuers for their safe return!
The mariners STAYED with their boat which made it much easier to find them. Coast Guard Station Kauai is no ka oi!!!
Not N.Korean defectors,right?
Lucky the phone didn’t drown. Luckier still no one was hurt. I know someone who got pounded by the boat as it flipped. Same size vessel. Thank God everyone is coming back from the sea.
Weren’t there a small craft warning out for Hawaiian waters. A 14 foot boat is a pretty small boat out there in the ocean. Need a bigger boat if you’re going to ignore weather warnings.
You got that right. Especially if they are taking grandpa with them.