The Coast Guard save a man and his dog from a sinking boat off the coast of Florida
Follow NPR’s live updates for the latest on the impact of the 2024 storm.
Before Helene even made landfall in Florida, authorities conducted a dramatic rescue operation: The U.S. Coast Guard saved a man whose sailboat started taking on water off the coast of Sanibel Island.
His dog, wearing a fluorescent life vest, was with him too.
Both were brought to safety and reported to be in good medical condition.
This story originally appeared as part of NPR’s live coverage of Hurricane Helene, September 27, 2024.
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