USCG File Photo
Rescued were Kelvin Nguyen, Nhanh V. Nguyen, San V. Nguyen and Viet V. Nguyen.
At 4:20 a.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Station Grand Isle received a call from Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, reporting that four men were in need of assistance after their boat, the Capt. Andre, a 77-foot fishing vessel, sank.
A Coast Guard HH-65C rescue helicopter and crew from Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans was launched and arrived on scene at 5:37 a.m. The crew successfully hoisted and brought the men back to the air station in Belle Chasse, La.
All men were wearing a life jacket and the four reported no injuries or medical concerns.
Emergencies come without warning. The Coast Guard recommends properly wearing a life jacket at all times while on the water as this can help increase your chances of survival during an unforeseen incident.
