PHOTOs: Coast Guard rescues 4 duckhunters in Ashtabula Harbor

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111015-G-XXXXH-001 Coast Guard Air Station Detroit rescue in Ashtabula

ASHTABULA, Ohio — A helicopter crew aboard an MH-65C Dolphin rescue helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Detroit prepares to hoist four duckhunters off the east breakwall of Ashtabula Harbor, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011.

The duckhunters had become stranded on the breakwall after their 16-foot boat capsized in the choppy seas.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen Hall

111015-X-XXXXX-002 Coast Guard Air Station Detroit rescue in Ashtabula

ASHTABULA, Ohio — A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Detroit prepares to lower two duckhunters at Lake Shore Park here after they were rescued off the east breakwall of Ashtabula Harbor, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011.

Four duckhunters had become stranded on the breakwall after their 16-foot boat capsized in the choppy seas, requiring a Coast Guard rescue response.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen Hall

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