Coast Guard Rescues Man From Sailboat in the Chesapeake Bay

(CBS Baltimore) – A 57-year old man suffering from mild hypothermia was resuced by the Coast Guard last week when he encountered rough weather in the Chesapeake Bay. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Virginia Command Center were notified by a family member that the man was in trouble. The individual was taken ashore and treated by emergency medical services.
The Coast Guard stated “It’s important for people to check the weather before going out and to have the proper safety equipment like life jackets and marine radios and to properly dress for cold water temperatures.” Read More