Coast Guard Air Station Ventura on Instagram: "CORRECTION:

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A Coast Guard Air Station Ventura MH-60T Jayhawk aircrew rescued a 67-year-old mariner after his sailboat crashed into the rocks at Santa Rosa Island, Friday.

The mariner was uninjured and successfully hoisted aboard at 10:38 a.m. after spending the night stranded on the island where a fire had also been reported. The aircrew located the mariner, deployed a rescue swimmer, and hoisted him to safety before transferring him to awaiting medical personnel at Camarillo Airport. The outbreak of the fire is under investigation.

Bravo Zulu to the pilots, flight mechanic, and rescue swimmer for an outstanding rescue. ⚓ 🚁

#SAR #SearchAndRescue #USCG #CoastGuard" (original) (raw)

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