6 Rescued by Helicopter From Yacht in Atlantic
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NEW YORK —
Six people, including four coast guardsmen, were hoisted by helicopter Friday from a disabled yacht in an Atlantic Ocean rescue in 10-foot seas and high winds, a Coast Guard spokesman said. A fifth Coast Guard member, injured during the search and rescue operation, also was airlifted to safety from the site, about 130 miles off the coast.
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