Coast Guard spots flare in dark and rescues 5 clinging to capsized boat in Texas

Coast Guard spots flare in dark and rescues 5 clinging to capsized boat in Texas

A boat capsized at night off the Texas coast, sending five people into the water — but then rescue found them the next morning, according to officials.

Coast Guard Rescues Man from Water off Ilio Point

Contributed photo U.S. Coast Guard News Release The Coast Guard rescued one man after his boat sank offshore the island of Molokai Tuesday. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command center watchstanders heard two mayday calls on VHF-FM channel 16 at 5:40 a.m. from a man stating his boat was taking on water offshore Ilio Point, Molokai. The call did not include the number of people aboard or the vessel’s description. Watchstanders issued an urgent mari…