Editor's Note: Click here to download PADET Jacksonville imagery
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard rescued two jet skiers, Tuesday, after they became stranded on Morris Island.
Coast Guard Sector Charleston watchstanders received a report from a commercial salvage company at 7:16 p.m., stating two people on a jet ski were stranded on Morris Island. The commercial salvage captain stated he could not assist the jet skiers due to unsafe weather conditions.
Watchstanders diverted a Coast Guard Air Station Savannah helicopter crew training in the area to assist.
The helicopter crew arrived on scene, hoisted the two jet skiers and transferred them to Charleston Executive Airport in Johns Island with no reported medical concerns.
For breaking news, follow us on Twitter. For additional information, find us on Facebook and Instagram.
-USCG-