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Coast Guard and Navy Rescue Family Stranded Off Hawaii During Hurricane

Mother, daughter, and pets saved after dayslong operation 925 miles from Honolulu in severe weather.

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USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after rescuing a woman, child, cat and tortoise from their sailing vessel 925 miles off Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 29, 2024.

Overview

  • Distress alert received on August 24, initiating multi-agency rescue efforts.
  • Rescue complicated by 6-foot seas, 20 mph winds, and Hurricane Gilma's approach.
  • Navy and Coast Guard teams coordinated with a commercial tanker for the operation.
  • The deceased boat captain could not be recovered due to worsening conditions.
  • Survivors safely arrived in Honolulu on August 28 for care and assistance.