Coast Guard rescues fisherman moments before boat sinks

CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES

03.24.2017

Courtesy Video

U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET Tampa Bay

Seen here is footage taken aboard a Coast Guard Air Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter Thursday, March 23, 2017, as the crew rescues a fisherman moments before his 12-foot dinghy sank less than a mile west of Fort De Soto, Florida. The initial mayday call from the fisherman can be heard as well. (U.S. Coast Guard video)

• Date Taken: 03.24.2017
• Date Posted: 03.24.2017 10:42
• Category: B-Roll
• Video ID: 515565
• VIRIN: 170323-G-G0107-001
• Filename: DOD_104203029
• Length: 00:01:04
• Location: CLEARWATER, FL, US