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Video of two boaters in distress
SAN FRANCISCO— The Coast Guard hoisted two men to safety today after their vessel began taking on water near Liberty Island in Dixon, Calif..
At 10:32 a.m. the Coast Guard received a report of a vessel taking on water near the Liberty Island Bridge. The two men were reportedly duck hunting when heavy winds began pushing waves over the side of their 10-foot boat. A Coast Guard 25-foot response boat from Station Rio Vista and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station San Francisco were dispatched to the scene to render assistance.
Unable to reach the boaters by response boat due to the limited depth of water, the decision was made to hoist the two men into the Dolphin helicopter. Both men were safely hoisted and transported to Buchanan Field in Concord, Calif. where members of the Solano County Sheriffs Department awaited.
No injuries were reported.
With more strong storms forecasted to impact the Northern California coast throughout the week, the Coast Guard advises mariners to heed weather warnings and remain off the water. Mariners who must take to the water should make sure proper safety equipment is onboard, and exercise caution. As strong storms create heavy surf, the Coast Guard also advises the public to remain away from beaches, jetties, rocks and cliffs. Large waves, heavy surf and rip currents can be deadly.
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