Coast Guard Rescues Injured Man from Aground Sailboat Off Georgia Coast

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an injured man from an aground sailboat off the coast of Sapelo Sound, Georgia, on Wednesday. The man was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an injured man from an aground sailboat off the coast of Sapelo Sound, Georgia, on Wednesday.

According to a Coast Guard press release, the man was injured when the sailboat ran aground on a sandbar. A Coast Guard helicopter crew was dispatched to the scene and airlifted the man to a local hospital for treatment.

Coast Guard Rescues Injured Man from Aground Sailboat Off Georgia Coast

The man's injuries are not considered life-threatening.

The Coast Guard has not released the man's name or the name of the sailboat.

Coast Guard Rescues Injured Man from Aground Sailboat Off Georgia Coast

The incident is under investigation.

* The Coast Guard is a federal agency that is responsible for maritime safety, search and rescue, and law enforcement.

* The Coast Guard has a fleet of ships, aircraft, and boats that are used to carry out its missions.

* The Coast Guard is also responsible for maintaining the nation's waterways and ports.

* "We are grateful that we were able to rescue this man and get him to medical attention," said Capt. Mark Vlaun, commander of Coast Guard Sector Charleston. "This incident is a reminder of the importance of wearing a life jacket and having a float plan."

* "We urge all boaters to be safe and to always check the weather forecast before heading out on the water," said Vlaun.