Coast Guard rescues person in the water near Crystal Beach, Texas

A Coast Guard Station Galveston boat crew stands with the mariner they rescued after he entered the water when his jet ski began to sink approximately two miles offshore Crystal Beach, Texas, Aug. 17, 2019. The man, who was wearing a lifejacket, stated he had been in the water for approximately three hours and was reported to be in stable condition. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Station Galveston).

HOUSTON​ —​ The Coast Guard rescued a 50-year-old man from the water after his jet ski began sinking approximately two miles offshore Crystal Beach, Texas, Saturday.​

At 3:52 p.m., Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received notification from a good Samaritan who reported that the crew of a disabled vessel witnessed the man enter the water after his jet ski began taking on water. The crew of the disabled vessel lost sight of the man shortly after​ and contacted the good Samaritan on shore.

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Watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast and launched a Station Galveston 45-foot Response Boat-Medium boat crew, a 29-foot Response Boat-Small boat crew and an Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew to search the area.​ ​

Once on scene, the Station Galveston boat crews were able to locate the missing jet skier, who was wearing a lifejacket, and transfer him to the RB-M. The man stated he had entered the water at approximately​ 1:30 p.m.

The jet skier is reported to be in stable condition.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Station Galveston.

"One of the key contributing factors in the positive outcome of today was this gentleman's decision to wear a lifejacket," said Lt. j.g. Terrell Sisk, command duty officer at Sector Houston-Galveston. "Our chances of locating and assisting​ those in distress are greatly improved when a life jacket is worn."

The jet ski was recovered and towed back to Station Galveston.

The weather on scene was reported as 2-foot seas with 17 mph winds.

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Coast Guard hoists 5 from capsized vessel near Texas City, Texas

An Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter aircrew hoists five people from a capsized boat near Moses Lake in Texas May 1, 2019. All 5 people were wearing lifejackets and survived the incident with no injuries. U.S. Coast Guard video.

HOUSTON​ — The Coast Guard hoisted five people from a capsized boat near Texas City, Wednesday night.

Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a report​ from Texas City 911 dispatch personnel that five people had entered the water after their vessel had capsized in Moses Lake.​

An Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew hoists five people from a capsized boat in Moses Lake, Texas, May 1, 2019. All 5 persons were wearing life jackets and survived the incident with no injuries. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

An Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew already in the air was diverted, hoisted all five boaters and transferred them to a nearby service road where they were met by awaiting emergency medical services personnel.

None of the rescued boaters were injured, and all were wearing lifejackets when they capsized.

"Life jackets are a must, and can make all the difference in a dangerous situation on the water," said Mr. Zachary Edwards, Sector Houston-Galveston command duty officer. "Mariners should always check weather conditions to ensure it's safe to be on the water in small crafts."

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Coast Guard medevacs 58 year-old man from an oil tanker near Galveston, Texas

An Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew medevacs a 58 year-old man from an oil tanker 50 miles south of Galveston, Texas, Mar. 10, 2018. The captain of the ship requested a medevac after the crewmember had experienced heart attack-like symptoms. U.S. Coast Guard video.

HOUSTON​ — The Coast Guard medevaced a 58 year-old man from an oil tanker near Galveston, Texas, Sunday morning.​

Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received​ a call from the captain of the oil tanker Nobel requesting the medevac of a crewmember who was experiencing symptoms of a heart attack. The watchstanders consulted the duty flight surgeon who recommended a medevac.

An​ Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin aircrew was launched and a Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew was diverted to assist with communications coverage.​

The Air Station Houston aircrew arrived on scene and transported the crewmember to awaiting emergency medical services personnel at Scholes International Airport in Galveston.

The crewmember was last reported in stable condition.

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Coast Guard ends search for overdue fisherman near Texas City, Texas

MH-65 Dolphin Air Station Houston ©Petty Officer 3rd Class Dustin R. Williams (archive)

HOUSTON​ —​ The Coast Guard ended its search Saturday for a 60 year-old-man who was reported overdue near Swan Lake in Texas City, Texas.

Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a report that a body was recovered matching the description of the missing fisherman.

"Our hearts go out to the families and friends affected by this loss," said Cmdr. Jordan Baldueza, search and rescue mission coordinator at Sector Houston-Galveston. "We greatly appreciate all of the support in the extensive search by our state and local partners."

Involved in the search were:​

• An Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew
• A Station Galveston 29-foot Response Boat–Small crew
• Texas City Fire Department​
• Galveston Police Department
• Texas City Office of Emergency Management​
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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Coast Guard, good Samaritan rescue mariner 230 miles offshore Galveston, Texas

MH-65 Dolphin Air Station Houston ©USCG (archive)

HOUSTON​ —​ The Coast Guard and the crew of a good Samaritan vessel rescued​ a 57-year-old man approximately 230 miles offshore of Galveston, Texas, Wednesday.

Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a report from the crew of the research vessel Hugin Explorer stating the sailing vessel Pomodoro was taking on water and in need of assistance.

Hugin Explorer's crew relayed the mariner's radio distress calls to Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders.

An Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew and a Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew were launched to the scene.

The crew of the Hugin Explorer arrived on scene and transferred the mariner from the sinking vessel.

The MH-65 helicopter crew arrived on scene, hoisted the mariner from the good Samaritan vessel and transferred him to Scholes International Airport in Galveston, Texas.

The Pomodoro is currently adrift. A broadcast notice to mariners has been issued.

"The mariner's level of safety preparedness along with the quick actions of the crew of the Hugin Explorer lead to the positive outcome today," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Mckendrick, a situation unit controller at Sector Houston-Galveston.

"The mariner was able to don his lifejacket, activate his emergency position indicating​ radio beacon and contact nearby vessels by radio for assistance."

Weather on scene was reported as 8-foot seas with 23-mph winds.​

HC-144 Ocean Sentry Air Station Corpus Christi ©USCG (archive)

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