Coast Guard boat crew rescues 2 watercraft riders in the U.S. Virgin Islands [Image 1 of 2]

VIRGIN ISLANDS, US

07.14.2018

Photo by Ricardo Castrodad 

U.S. Coast Guard District 7     

The boat crew of a Coast Guard 33-foot Special Purpose Craft – Law Enforcement from Boat Forces Saint Thomas rescued two boaters from a disabled personal watercraft that was taking on water just off the Hans Lollik Islands near Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands July 14, 2018. The watercraft operator was able to transmit a MAYDAY call on channel 16 via a portable VHF marine radio that allowed Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan to coordinate their rescue.

• Date Taken: 07.14.2018
• Date Posted: 07.16.2018 11:34
• Photo ID: 4561098
• VIRIN: 180714-G-G0107-1003
• Resolution: 1512x2016
• Size: 801.45 KB
• Location: VI