In a rescue mission off Captiva Island, Florida, a U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 helicopter crew located three missing boaters sitting on their capsized boat, all reportedly in good health. The Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach boat crew safely transferred the boaters to emergency medical services for evaluation. Chief Warrant Officer Dennise Werre emphasized the importance of creating a float plan with loved ones before embarking on a vessel to aid first responders in emergencies.
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Pilot killed in North Carolina crash was trying to avoid hitting turtle on runway
MOCKSVILLE, N.C.The pilot of a small plane that crashed near Sugar Valley Airport on June 3 raised a wheel after landing to avoid a turtle on the runway, according to a preliminary NTSB report. The crash resulted in the deaths of the pilot and one passenger, while a second passenger sustained serious injuries; the plane ultimately crashed in a forested area, catching fire but remaining mostly intact. Need More Context? 🔎
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