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Dramatic Rescue: 13 Rescued from Luxury Yacht Moments Before Sinking [VIDEO]
Some dramatic video launched by the U.S. Coast Guard displaying the rescue of 13 folks from a luxurious yacht moments earlier than the vessel sank beneath the waves.
The Coast Guard obtained MAYDAY name at roughly 6:30 p.m. Monday from the captain of the 106-foot motor yacht Serena III stating that the vessel sinking about 13 nautical miles off Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida.
Arriving on scene was the crew of the USCGC Margaret Norvell, who launched a small boat to embark the 13 folks. The yacht utterly sank some 25 minutes later.
The rescue and sinking was all captured on video by a Coast Guard helicopter crew.
Rescued have been six passengers, six crew and the captain.
All 13 folks have been taken aboard the Margaret Norvell and introduced again to Coast Guard Base Miami Beach with no medical issues.
Check out the video of the rescue and sinking beneath: