Flares bring about rescue of boaters
25/07/2023
Boaters in the waters off Mayport, Florida, US, used flares to help rescuers pinpoint their position.
After their stranded boat capsized, the three boaters in the water were saved by good Samaritan rescuers who potted their emergency flares and arrived before the coast guard.
Station Mayport crew then transferred the three people to a local marina and no injuries were reported.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Wayne Ballard, a machinery technician at Coast Guard Station Mayport, says, “All mariners in each case had on life jackets, which is very important for your safety on the water. I recommend all mariners have scheduled maintenance done as you would for your car before heading out on the water to ensure you have a safe trip.”
Source: USCG Station Mayport Facebook and News4jax.com. Image: USCG Station Mayport.
