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    Coast Guard responds to a damaged racing yacht [Image 4 of 5]

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    A sailing yacht named 'Geraldton' from the Clipper Round the World Race is shown in rough open ocean conditions. A rescue or support operation appears to be underway, with a Coast Guard or rescue helicopter hovering overhead and a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) positioned nearby. The overcast sky and choppy seas suggest adverse weather conditions during what appears to be an emergency or assistance situation.

    SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    04.02.2012

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    U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

    A Coast Guard MH-60T medium range helicopter and an a cutter boat from the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf respond to a damaged racing yacht 250 miles west of the California coast, April 2, 2012. Two sailors were injured after a large wave reportedly struck the 68-foot Geraldton Western Australia about 400 miles west of the California coast, April 1, 2012, and was followed by more than two days of intense search and rescue operations jointly worked by the Coast Guard, Air National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing and an AMVER vessel.

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    Date Taken: 04.02.2012
    Date Posted: 04.03.2012 10:02
    Photo ID: 553423
    VIRIN: 120402-G-ZZ999-266
    Resolution: 3872x2592
    Size: 3.33 MB
    Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 89
    Downloads: 2

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    A silhouetted figure stands at the open rear cargo ramp of a military transport aircraft, looking out over a body of water below. The interior of the aircraft is very dark, contrasting sharply with the bright exterior view of the ocean. The person appears to be wearing a flight helmet and is positioned near the edge of the open ramp.
    The image shows the interior of a large military or cargo aircraft loaded with bright orange hard-shell equipment cases and personnel working among the gear. Multiple individuals in dark uniforms or civilian clothing are securing or organizing equipment along the cargo bay. The aircraft interior features a characteristic roller-track floor system used for cargo loading and restraint.
    The image shows what appears to be a maritime rescue or medical response scenario aboard a vessel, likely a Coast Guard ship. A medical professional wearing a stethoscope and blue uniform is attending to two individuals dressed in red survival/immersion suits, suggesting they may have been rescued from the water. Several crew members in orange and blue uniforms are present in what appears to be a ship's interior storage or staging area.
    A sailing yacht named 'Geraldton' from the Clipper Round the World Race is shown in rough open ocean conditions. A rescue or support operation appears to be underway, with a Coast Guard or rescue helicopter hovering overhead and a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) positioned nearby. The overcast sky and choppy seas suggest adverse weather conditions during what appears to be an emergency or assistance situation.
    A sailing vessel appears to be in distress at sea, with a damaged or lowered mast and sail. A rescue or support inflatable dinghy (RIB) is alongside the sailboat, with multiple people in red and yellow survival/rescue gear gathered on deck. The rough sea conditions and the presence of rescue personnel suggest an active maritime emergency response.

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