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US Coast Guard rescued two fishermen off Molokaʻi
The US Coast Guard rescued the two crew members of the 'Holokai', after a fishing vessel began taking on water offshore Molokaʻi on Dec 17, 2025. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Command Center watchstanders received a mayday call on VHF-FM channel 16 at 1:50 p.m. from the captain of the 'Holokai', stating the vessel was taking on water two nautical miles south of Molokai. Both men were wearing life jackets and preparing to abandon ship. Watchstanders issued an UMIB and directed the launch of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from the Air Station Barbers Point and a 45-foot boat from the Coast Guard Station Honolulu. The Maui County Fire Department launched Engine 4 and a rescue boat in response to the mayday call. At 2:22 p.m., the JRCC Honolulu watchstanders received an EPIRB alert from the life raft, which allowed watchstanders to pinpoint the mariners’ location. The helicopter located the fishermen in a life raft, safely hoisted them, and brought them ashore to the air station in Kapolei, Hawaii. There were approximately 1,500 gallons of diesel, one marine battery and two smaller car batteries on board the 'Holokai', which was still afloat when last seen by the men. The vessel’s owner planned to arrange for its salvage. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4363331/coast-guard-rescues-2-from-life-raft-near-molokai/
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