In a dramatic rescue operation Thursday, a man and his dog were successfully saved by the US Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater amidst the fury of Hurricane Helene.
Officials say the man’s 36-foot sailboat had become disabled and was taking on water approximately 25 miles off Sanibel Island.
Read: Hurricane Helene Update: A Major Category 4 Threat To Florida’s Big Bend
If you find yourself in distress during a storm, don’t hesitate to call the US Coast Guard for help on VHF Channel 16 or dial 911.
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