Coast Guard Hoists Four Sick Crew From Oil Tanker Off Puerto Rico
Published date: Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:04:10 +0700
Vieques, Puerto Rico – A Coast Guard helicopter crew hoisted four mariners from an oil tanker off Vieques after the men were reported to be suffering from suspected food poisoning.
Night-vision footage released by the U.S. Coast Guard shows a rescue basket being lowered and raised from the tanker's deck on Sunday, November 8, as crew members wait below.