VIDEO: Coast Guard lowers rescue swimmer to assist tour boat passengers

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EMPIRE, Mich. – A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer from Air Station Traverse City, Mich., is lowered to the beach in Empire, Mich., to help guide passengers to shore from a tour boat after it became damaged in rough weather in Lake Michigan near Empire July 25, 2011.

The aircrew, in an MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter, also airlifted two people who reported shoulder injuries as a safety precaution.

Additional details are available on the original news release, which can be viewed by clicking here.

U.S. Coast Guard video by Air Station Traverse City.

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