An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans hoists a rescue swimmer while medevacing a hunter with a gunshot wound near Lake Borgne, Louisiana, January 17, 2020. The aircrew arrived on scene, hoisted the man and transported him to University Medical Center in New Orleans in stable condition. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo/Released)
Tropical Storm Imelda brought historic rainfall to southeastern Texas and, even though the storm had hit a few days before, the effects were still mounting. Floodwaters caused by the storm posed serious hazards, requiring emergency rescues.
Hunting and fishing is about more than just putting food on the table and it’s bigger than a weekend hobby. It’s about solitude and becoming one with nature. The solitary and cold weather can be a relaxing experience enjoyed again and again, but it also contains dangerous elements that can lead to a life-threatening situation.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Malerie Bell, a boatswains mate on the Angela McShan, poses for a picture following the commissioning of Coast Guard Cutter Angela McShan on October 26, 2019 at Cape May, New Jersey. The McShan is the 35th fast response cutter to be commissioned in the Coast Guard. The namesake of the cutter is Angela McShan, the first female African American master chief in the history of the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo taken...
