Video Release: Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak hoists Kimberly fishermen

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KODIAK, Alaska — A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew hoists four crewmembers from the ice nearby their grounded fishing vessel Jan. 25, 2012.

Extreme weather conditions left the fishing vessel Kimberly crew stranded in Portage Bay overnight.

U.S. Coast Guard video by Air Station Kodiak.

Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicotper aircrews rescued 11 fishermen from two different vessles in less than 24 hours in extreme weather conditions. Click here to read the details of both rescues.

For more information contact Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst at 907-321-1866.

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