Coast Guard rescues 4 U.S. citizens from life raft of sinking yacht in the Mona Passage near Aguadilla, Puerto Rico [Image 1 of 3]

AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO

12.15.2019

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET San Juan

The crew of a Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen MH-65 Dolphin helicopter rescued four men from a life raft Dec. 15, 2019 after they were forced to abandon the 80-foot sinking yacht, Clam Chowder, approximately 25 nautical miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Rescued are four U.S. citizens from Boston and Florida, in their 20’s and 30’s, who were transported to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, where they were transferred to Customs and Border Protection authorities and Emergency Medical Service personnel. (U.S. Coast Guard photo).

• Date Taken: 12.15.2019
• Date Posted: 12.15.2019 10:10
• Photo ID: 5981573
• VIRIN: 191215-G-G0107-1003
• Resolution: 3456x2304
• Size: 2.76 MB
• Location: AGUADILLA, PR