Coast Guard rescues boaters aground on Port Aransas jetty

DATE: November 19, 2009 13:22:39 CST

Office of External Affairs U.S. Coast Guard

News Release	Date: Nov. 19, 2009 Contact: U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs (361) 939-6227
Coast Guard rescues boaters aground on Port Aransas jetty
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - The Coast Guard rescued four people from a grounded 35-foot boat on the north Port Aransas jetty, Wednesday evening. A watchstander at Coast Guard Station Port Aransas received a telephone call from the owner of the Ciao Bella at 6:33 p.m., reporting his boat was aground on the north jetty. Station Port Aransas dispatched a 25-foot Response Boat-Medium to assist the boaters. The RB-M arrived at 6:43 p.m. to find all four people in the disabled boat wearing life jackets. The boat crew transferred the survivors to the RB-M and transported them to Station Port Aransas. Tow Boat U.S. salvaged the boat at 9:12 p.m. and towed it to the Port Aransas City Marina. No injuries were reported. ### Saving Lives and Guarding the Coast Since 1790. The United States Coast Guard -- Proud History. Powerful Future.