
USCG HH-60 file photo
Rescued was William Bayliss.
Bayliss contacted watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads at approximately 11 p.m., requesting assistance. A rescue boat crew from Coast Guard Station Cape Charles was launched at 11:19 p.m., but was unable to help due to breaking surf and shoal conditions in the shallow waters.
At 11:45 p.m. a Coast Guard HH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopter crew launched from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C. Upon arrival, a rescue swimmer was lowered to help safety hoist Bayliss aboard the helicopter.
Bayliss did not require medical attention and was taken to Norfolk International Airport.