9 Fishermen Safely Rescued off the Coast of Southern California

Saturday afternoon, the fishing vessel Insight began taking on water approximately 30 miles south of Point Loma, California.  There were nine fishermen onboard.   The Coast Guard Sector San Diego launched a helicopter and sent a cutter to assist the vessel after the emergency call was received.  Luckily, three good Samaritan boats also came to the aid of the vessel.

All nine fishermen were equipped with life vests and all nine fishermen were rescued safely from this serious situation.

The Coast Guard is using what happened to the Insight and its crew to remind everyone that proper communication equipment and life saving devices are necessary in a maritime emergency.

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