Savannah, Georgia – A dramatic rescue unfolded near St. Helena Sound, South Carolina, as a Coast Guard Air Station Savannah helicopter crew swooped in to save a stranded boater. The 65-year-old man found himself in peril when his vessel ran aground on March 15, 2025. With time ticking, the skilled crew leapt into action, deploying their chopper to pluck him from danger. In a breathtaking hoist operation, they lifted the man to safety, leaving onlookers in awe. He was then swiftly transferred to Beaufort County Rescue at Beaufort Executive Airport, where he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. The Coast Guard’s quick thinking and bravery turned a potential tragedy into a tale of triumph.

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