Coast Guard rescues kayaker off Gandy Beach

A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg rescue crew saved a distressed kayaker in the vicinity of Gandy Beach, Florida, June 20, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Station Petersburg)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew rescued a kayaker clinging to a piling in the vicinity of Gandy Beach, Tuesday, at approximately 6 p.m.
The man was in medical distress and was transferred...
Coast Guard, partner agencies assists 2 in vessel allision near McKay Bay

Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg and Hillsborough County Fire Department rescue crews assist a boater in distress August 3, 2022 after her vessel collided with a concrete pillar near McKay Bay. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Coast Guard along with partner agencies assisted two injured mariners after a vessel allision near McKay Bay, Florida, Tuesday.
A Coast Guard Station St....
Coast Guard responds to 54 search and rescue cases in 7th District

Coast Guard Station Miami Beach small boat crew conducts ports, waterways, coastal security tactical training in Biscayne Bay, Florida, May 29, 2022. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Station Miami Beach)
MIAMI — The Coast Guard responded to 54 search and rescue cases off Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina coasts during Memorial Day weekend, Friday-Sunday.
Coast Guard Sector Miami rescue crews responded...
Coast Guard rescues 3 near Egmont Key in Tampa Bay

A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg 45-foot Response Boat-Medium boat crew rescue three people after their 24-foot vessel was taking on water near Egmont Key in Tampa Bay, May 21, 2022. U.S. Coast Guard photo.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew rescued three people from a 24-foot vessel taking on water in Tampa Bay, Saturday.
The 45-foot Response Boat-Medium boat...
Coast Guard rescues 4 from capsized vessel in Tampa Bay

A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg 45-foot Response Boat-Medium boat crew rescues four people from a 22-foot epic vessel capsized in Tampa Bay, March 5, 2022. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew rescued four people from a 22-foot epic vessel capsized in Tampa Bay, Saturday.
The 45-foot Response Boat-Medium boat crew transferred the...
Coast Guard rescues boater 4 miles east of Pinellas Point

A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew observes the abandoned 40-foot vessel after its owner departed the vessel in a kayak Jan. 16, 2022.(U.S. Coast Guard photo)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Coast Guard rescued a boater in distress, Sunday, from a kayak after he abandoned his 40-foot Catamaran 4 miles east of Pinellas Point.
Rescued was: Daniel Roe, 65
A Coast Guard Station...
Coast Guard rescues pilot in Tampa Bay

Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg 29-foot Response Boat – Small II file photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lisa Ferdinando
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew rescued a pilot from a small aircraft crash in the water three miles south of MacDill Air Force Base, Friday.
The 29-foot Response Boat-Small boat crew transferred the pilot to EMS without medical concerns.
Watchstanders...
Coast Guard rescues man from sinking vessel in Tampa Bay

A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg 29-foot Response Boat-Small boat crew rescues a man from a 19-foot vessel taking on water near MacDill Air Force Base, Oct. 28, 2021. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew rescued a man from a 19-foot vessel taking on water near MacDill Air Force Base, Thursday.
The 29-foot Response Boat-Small boat crew transferred...