USCG rescues three from grounded tug off New Orleans

A helicopter and a boat crew were dispatched after the USCG centre in New Orleans received a distress call from towage vessel Todd Michael. Two crew members were carried away by helicopter and one taken by boat, with all three transported to the nearest hospital, however the condition of the three men is currently unknown.

"Once on scene, it was apparent that the grounded vessel offered many hazards for retrieving the survivors safely," said petty officer 3rd class Ari Markle, an aviation survival technician at Air Station New Orleans. "Due to our diligent training and a dedicated crew, we overcame the hazards to help get them immediate medical attention."