Coast Guard, TCI Police rescue 159 people off Turks and Caicos [Image 2 of 2]

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

01.15.2021

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 7     

A sail freighter ran aground with 159 people aboard approximately 13 miles east of West Caicos Island, Turks and Caicos, Jan. 15, 2021. A deployed Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter rescue crew found the freighter and directed partner marine rescue units to its position. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 01.15.2021
• Date Posted: 01.16.2021 15:50
• Photo ID: 6483922
• VIRIN: 210115-G-G0107-1004
• Resolution: 828x594
• Size: 197.96 KB
• Location: TC