The UNITED STATE Coast Guard saved 4 individuals from an overseas crewboat that ignited off the coastline of Louisiana on Monday.

Watchstanders at the Eighth Coast Guard District in New Orleans got a record at 2:36 a.m. that the traveler vessel Grand Sun got on fire in the Chandeleur Sound near the Chandeleur Islands.

The Coast Guard released an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter to help.

The aircrew showed up on scene at 3:52 a.m. and also recuperated the 4 individuals from the watercraft and also carried them to emergency situation clinical solutions at Air Station New Orleans.

Sector watchstanders guided the launch of a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium team from Coast Guard Station Venice to keep an eye on the vessel’s area and also look for feasible air pollution.

No even more information were right away readily available onMonday