Harrison County

Coast Guard rescues two from capsized boat near Cat Island

The Coast Guard rescue a man and child from a capsized boat Sunday evening. No injuries were reported.
The Coast Guard rescue a man and child from a capsized boat Sunday evening. No injuries were reported. Courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard

A 10-year-old was one of two people rescued after being spotted on a capsized boat near Cat Island Sunday.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued the girl and a man, 31, about three miles southwest of the Mississippi barrier island at around 6:46 p.m.

Those who were standing watch at Coast Guard Station Gulfport launched a 29-foot response boat and small boat crew to assist.

Officials also requested help from the Civil Air Patrol to quickly locate the capsized boat.

Crew members rescued the man and child and transported them to Pass Christian. No injuries were reported.

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Mona Moore was a Service Journalism Desk Editor for the Sun Herald in Mississippi; Mahoning Matters in Ohio; and the Ledger-Enquirer and Telegraph in Georgia. Originally from West Covina, California, she holds a bachelor’s and master’s in corporate and public communication from the University of South Alabama. Mona’s writing and photography have been recognized by press associations in Mississippi, North Carolina and Florida.
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