August 19, 2016
MIAMI — The Coast Guard rescued two people from a downed Piper Seneca aircraft Friday at 11:45 a.m. about 23-miles west of Fort Lauderdale.
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Miami was in the area, heard the radio call and diverted from their patrol. The crew arrived on scene around 11:55 a.m., hoisted the two individuals and transported them to awaiting emergency medical services at the air station with no reported injuries.
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