
A Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale boat crew poses with two people and a dog at Station Fort Lauderdale, October 29, 2017, after a rescue near Haulover Inlet, Florida. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Max Rudolph)
MIAMI — The Coast Guard rescued two people and their dog from a vessel that was taking on water near Haulover Inlet, Florida, Sunday.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Miami received a report of a vessel taking on water at approximately 4:33 p.m. with two people and a dog aboard near Haulover Inlet.
A Coast Guard Response Boat-Medium crew from Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale and an MH-65 helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Miami were launched to assist.
The Response Boat-Medium crew safely embarked the boaters and their dog who were transferred to emergency medical services at Station Fort Lauderdale. There were no reported medical concerns.