The Coast Guard rescued 12 people aboard the "Gulf Justice" which started taking on water near Port Mansfield, Texas, on Aug 25, 2017. The Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi watchstanders received a report at 3:40 a.m. and directed the launch of two Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrews at 12:40 p.m. after a tug was unable to assist as planned due to not being able to get underway. Watchstanders maintained hourly communication with the vessel operator throughout the morning and afternoon. The aircrews arrived on scene at 1:03 p.m. and hoisted seven people from the Gulf Justice and transferred them to Charles R Johnson Airport. The aircrews returned to hoist the remaining five people at 2:06 p.m. and transferred them to the airport. All 12 people were reported in stable condition with no injuries.
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26 August 2017 - 16:00
Update: 27 August 2017 - 09:10
12 crew members evacuated following water ingress
12 crew members evacuated following water ingress
ACCIDENTS
26 August 2017 - 16:00
Update: 27 August 2017 - 09:10
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