Office of External Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard

Date: July 30, 2008

Contact:  Petty Officer Renee C. Aiello

              (832) 293-1293

COAST GUARD RESCUES KAYAKER FROM GALVESTON BAY

HOUSTON - The Coast Guard rescued a distressed kayaker from Galveston Bay in the vicinity of the north end of the Texas City Dike, early this evening.   

A watchstander at Sector Houston-Galveston received a call at 5:05 p.m. from the man's friend reporting the kayaker had overturned and was unable to get back into his kayak. 

The Coast Guard dispatched a 47-foot rescue boat crew from Station Galveston and diverted an HH-65C rescue helicopter crew from a training mission to assist in the search. 

At approximately 5:25 p.m. the kayaker was located, wearing a life jacket, and hoisted by the rescue helicopter crew.  He was taken to Galveston Scholes Airport where EMS were awaiting his arrival.  EMS assessed his condition and released the man.

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