US Coast Guard already doing rescues in hurricane-hit Bahamas

Yes, even during the storm, they were doing rescue work, which of course was putting themselves at risk. Let's hear it for the Coast Guards!

U.S. Coast Guard conducting rescue mission in the Bahamas in response to Dorian
By: Justin Boggs
Posted: 5:28 PM Sep 02, 2019 - Updated: 7:13 PM, Sep 02
WPTV

The U.S. Coast Guard has landed on Abaco Island in the Bahamas on Monday following a devastating blow from Hurricane Dorian.

According to Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, the U.S. Coast Guard is "already on the ground and rescued a number of individuals. "

The announcement came as Minnis announced that five people were killed on Abaco Island from Dorian. Abaco Island was still being impacted by Dorian as of Monday evening.

The Coast Guard said on Monday that it has sent MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters and crews along with health service technicians to the Bahamas. The crews are being staged on Andros Island to be able to have a rapid post-storm response, the Coast Guard said.

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