This footage was filmed and produced 5 November 2023.

In a swift and heroic operation, a Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Houston conducted a daring rescue mission on November 5, 2023. The mission was in response to an urgent distress call from a good Samaritan regarding an injured boater stranded on an aground vessel near Galveston, Texas.

The distressed vessel, a 27-foot pleasure craft, had run aground on the North Jetty, leaving the boater in a precarious situation. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the good Samaritan immediately contacted the Coast Guard for assistance.

Responding promptly to the call for help, the Coast Guard helicopter crew sprang into action. Using their expertise and specialized equipment, they skillfully hoisted the injured boater from the stranded vessel to safety. This daring rescue operation highlights the unwavering commitment of the Coast Guard to ensuring the safety and well-being of those in distress along the Texas coastline.

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