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Date: March 26, 2009

Contact: Ninth Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office
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Traverse City Mich.-based helicopter crew rescues six from their home during Midwest flood response

CLEVELAND -  A Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City, Mich. helicopter crew rescued five adults and a 14-month-old child from their home in Abercrombie, N.D., Wednesday, at approximately 1:30 p.m.

The HH-65 Dolphin crew successfully hoisted the residents, who were trapped in their home by the Midwest flood waters, and transported them to Wahepton Airport.  No injuries were reported.

For video of the rescue CLICK HERE. 

The Coast Guard helicopter is one of several Ninth Coast Guard District units deployed to assist in the Red River flood response. For full information on the deployment CLICK HERE.

The Eighth Coast Guard District has created a Midwest flood response information website.  The web address is http://www.uscgfloodwatch.com/go/site/1769/ 

For additional information contact the Eight District Public Affairs Office at (504)-671-2019.

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