Coast Guard Helicopter Hoists Stranded Kayaker From Georgia Marsh at Night

Barbour Island, United States – A Coast Guard helicopter crew hoisted a stranded kayaker from a marsh near Barbour Island, Georgia, at night.

Footage released by the US Coast Guard shows a searchlight sweeping the dark water as a red-and-white rescue basket is lowered, then hauled up with the kayaker and a rescuer on board.

The Air Station Savannah aircrew carried out the rescue on Sunday, September 14, the Coast Guard said. The kayaker was brought to shore in stable condition and assessed by emergency medical services.