July 22, 2015
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg recognized the crew of the research vessel Weatherbird II for their heroism in the rescue of three people last month.
A Coast Guard award ceremony was held, which recognized the heroism of the crews involved in the June 20 rescue of three people in the water.
Good Samaritas helped rescued three people from the water between Egmont Key and Passage Key, Florida, June 20, after Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg received a 911 transfer call from Manatee County Sheriff’s Office of a woman stating three people from her boat were in the water and missing.
The crew of the research vessel, Weatherbird II helped rescue the missing people.