NEW LONDON, Conn. – A Coast Guard Station New London boatcrew rescued a stranded swimmer off the Connecticut coast Thursday.
Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound watchstanders received a report about the missing swimmer at approximately 10:00 p.m., Wednesday night.
Sector Long Island Sound issued an urgent marine information broadcast to mariners, requesting they keep a look out for the swimmer.
The rescue crew from Station New London found the girl at approximately 12:20 a.m. clinging to a rock at the base of the New London Ledge Light.
After pulling her aboard the 29-foot Response Boat-Small, the Station rescue crew safely transported her back to Station New London to awaiting medical crews.
Other agencies who, aided in the search include:
- New London Police Department- New London Fire Department- Waterford Fire Department- Goshen Fire Department- Mystic Fire Department
The Coast Guard advises all swimmers to be aware of strong currents, sea conditions and to swim with a partner. In the event of an emergency situation contact Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound at 203-468-4401.