U.S. Coast Guard rescues stranded Canadians

The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued two Canadians off a beach near Tsusiat Falls, B.C., after the stranded boaters made a mayday call Sunday afternoon.

Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound responded to the call at 2:20 p.m., and being nearest to assist, coordinated a response through the Royal Canadian Command Centre.

A Port Angeles Dolphin aircrew arrived about an hour later, and hoisted aboard the two Canadians — both suffering symptoms related to hypothermia — before transferring the pair to a Royal Canadian helicopter aircrew in Neah Bay, Washington.

The boaters reportedly were taking on water in surf conditions, but were able to safely get to shore.