The Coast Guard rescued four fishermen Wednesday after they abandoned their boat off the coast of Rockland, Maine, officials say.
The captain of the 76-foot fishing vessel Aaron & Melissa II radioed Coast Guard Sector Northern New England about 7:45 a.m., saying the fishing boat was taking on water, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
An HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft and MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrews located the raft and fishermen, officials say.
A rescue swimmer deployed from the helicopter and hoisted all four fishermen to the helicopter, according to the Coast Guard.
The fishermen were reported to be in good condition.
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