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Twenty-two Iranian sailors walked out of a Sri Lankan hospital Sunday after being rescued from life rafts in the Indian Ocean. The island nation is providing medical care and humanitarian support to hundreds of sailors caught in an international crisis.
A Princess Cruises ship spotted a rusted sailboat taking on water 150 miles from Mexico and rescued five people struggling to stay afloat. The quick response turned a routine Caribbean cruise into a life-saving mission.
When a Japanese sailor fell critically ill at sea, the Indian Navy launched a daring rescue mission 200 kilometers from shore. The life-saving operation showcased the power of international cooperation in moments that matter most.
Three sailors were rescued from their sinking sailboat 450 miles off Florida's coast after a tanker and Coast Guard team braved massive waves through the night. Their successful rescue showcases the power of coordination and courage on the open ocean.
When a cargo ship went down in the South China Sea, Chinese rescuers worked alongside Philippine teams to save 15 lives and bring survivors home safely. The rescue shows how cooperation can triumph even in disputed waters.
When a cargo ship capsized in contested waters overnight, former rivals worked together to save lives. Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards launched a joint rescue operation that brought 17 sailors home safely.
Eight years before Charles Lindbergh's famous solo flight, Coast Guard Lieutenant Elmer Stone piloted the first aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean in 1919. His 54-hour journey in a Navy-Curtiss flying boat proved that transoceanic flight was possible and earned him honors from three nations.