Coast Guard rescues 5 people from sinking sailboat off Cape Hatteras [Image 4 of 4]

ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

11.05.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme 

U.S. Coast Guard East   

A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Elizabeth City rescued five individuals from a life raft after their sailboat, Magic Bus, began taking on water 260 nautical miles offshore Cape Hatteras, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. The Coast Guard coordinated with the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush for refueling support during the long-distance rescue. All five individuals were recovered in good health and transported safely to Air Station Elizabeth City. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme)

• Date Taken: 11.05.2025
• Date Posted: 11.06.2025 17:28
• Photo ID: 9380509
• VIRIN: 251105-G-KU031-1001
• Resolution: 1600x1067
• Size: 175.19 KB
• Location: ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, US