Coast Guard Sector Key West noticed the stranded sailor after an aircrew saw a man firing flares from a 'disabled' sailboat.
A 64-year-old man was rescued after spending three days stranded on a desert island in the Bahamas.Cay Sal is an uninhabited island in the Cay Sal Bank, a large atoll consisting of 96 small islands about 30 miles off the coast of Cuba.
The islands are territory of the Bahamas, but the island nation struck a deal with the US Coast Guard to regularly fly over the atoll to look for stranded Cuban migrants. Coast Guard Sector Key West noticed the stranded sailor after an aircrew saw a man firing flares from a ‘disabled’ sailboat. After he was located, the Coast Guard flew a sentry aircraft over the island to drop food, fresh water, and a radio to establish communication.
‘The man notified the crew he’d been stranded for three days after his vessel became disabled during his voyage,’ the Coast Guard said in a news release.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Leeds man arrested as police called to 'domestic incident' at flatsA scene guard remains in place in Applegate Close and the man remains in custody
Read more »
Foster retires as Wrexham goalkeeper and ex-Man Utd man calls time on career40-year-old Ben Foster conceded five goals on Saturday in Wrexham's 5-5 draw with Swindon Town in League Two
Read more »
Man Utd transfer news LIVE Man Utd consider Ryan Gravenberch moveFollow throughout the day for the latest Man Utd transfer rumours, takeover latest and breaking news.
Read more »
Devon man charged with murder after man dies in hospitalA man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in his 40s in Moretonhamstead.
Read more »
Guard of honour for Edinburgh Zoo mascot penguin as it is promoted to generalSir Nils Olav III was visited by Norwegian soldiers who are performing at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for the ceremony.
Read more »
King officially welcomed to Balmoral by Guard of HonourShetland pony Corporal Cruachan IV, mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was part of the pageantry.
Read more »