Accidents

Four Men Hoisted From Pleasure Craft in St. Thomas by Coast Guard After Vessel Runs Aground, Hits Rocks

ST. THOMAS — The crew of a Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter hoisted four men from a pleasure craft Sunday night after the vessel ran aground on Pelican Cay in St. Thomas, the Coast Guard has announced. According to the release, rescued were four men after the High Flyer, a 48-foot Viking Sport Fisher registered out of Delaware, ended on the rocks during its transit. The cause of the grounding is yet to be determined. “These gentlemen are very fortunate, this grounding incident could have resulted in even more serious or fatal injuries,” said Lt. Cmdr. Nestor Lazu-Rivas, Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator for the case. “Fortunately, due to vessel running aground high on the rocks, our rescue crews were able to get on scene and remove all persons without having a situation involving a sinking vessel or people in the water.” According to the release, Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector San Juan received a communication from a 911 Emergency operator at 6:58 p.m. Sunday reporting...