A Coast Guard chopper rescued two men from Maumee Bay Sunday afternoon after a day of fishing nearly turned deadly when their boat capsized.
Richard Carter and Greg Clark were fishing near Meinke Marina Sunday afternoon when they called 911 for help.
According to Lt. Joe Rozycki of the Coast Guard, "Someone had called 911 from their phone and said their boat was taking on water or sinking and they needed help. Then it cut out and when they tried to call back, they couldn't get hold of them."
Several boats and a helicopter were sent out by the Coast Guard and eventually the two men were found hanging on to their capsized boat and a rescue swimmer was deployed.
With water temperatures in the 40s, the men had a pretty close call. After about an hour in the frigid water, Lt. Rozycki says hypothermia was setting in, but he thinks the fisherman will be all right.
Ambulances were waiting when the men were taken by chopper to Toledo Executive Airport. No word on their condition at this time.
Thursday, June 20 2013 7:08 AM EDT2013-06-20 11:08:26 GMT
The United States Army wants to close the tank plant in Lima. Now, an Ohio senator is trying to keep the plant open by building tanks for Morocco. According to his website, Senator Rob Portman
The United States Army wants to close the tank plant in Lima. Now, an Ohio senator is trying to keep the plant open by building tanks for Morocco. According to his website, Senator Rob Portman
Thursday, June 20 2013 6:05 AM EDT2013-06-20 10:05:41 GMT
A driver is dead after a car crash in Williams County Wednesday night. The crash happened on U.S. 20 west of County Road 5. OHP says the driver was going westbound on U.S. 20 when the vehicle traveled
One person was killed in a crash in Williams County Wednesday night.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:53:28 GMT
Three young brothers who have been missing the more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and
Three young brothers who have been missing for more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:15:15 GMT
Most of us wouldn't be able to swim across Lake Erie, so imagine doing it with a debilitating condition. A Maumee man with Crohn's disease is training to cross the lake to help raise money and awareness
Maumee man set to swim across Lake Erie in an effort to raise money for help Crohn's disease research.
Thursday, June 20 2013 7:08 AM EDT2013-06-20 11:08:26 GMT
The United States Army wants to close the tank plant in Lima. Now, an Ohio senator is trying to keep the plant open by building tanks for Morocco. According to his website, Senator Rob Portman
The United States Army wants to close the tank plant in Lima. Now, an Ohio senator is trying to keep the plant open by building tanks for Morocco. According to his website, Senator Rob Portman
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:53:28 GMT
Three young brothers who have been missing the more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and
Three young brothers who have been missing for more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton.
Thursday, June 20 2013 6:05 AM EDT2013-06-20 10:05:41 GMT
A driver is dead after a car crash in Williams County Wednesday night. The crash happened on U.S. 20 west of County Road 5. OHP says the driver was going westbound on U.S. 20 when the vehicle traveled
One person was killed in a crash in Williams County Wednesday night.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:44:14 GMT
LOS ANGELES (AP) - HBO and James Gandolfini's managers say the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos" has died in Italy. The cable channel, and managers Mark Armstrong and Nancy Sanders, say the
James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:15:15 GMT
Most of us wouldn't be able to swim across Lake Erie, so imagine doing it with a debilitating condition. A Maumee man with Crohn's disease is training to cross the lake to help raise money and awareness
Maumee man set to swim across Lake Erie in an effort to raise money for help Crohn's disease research.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:09:35 GMT
Changes in technology are forcing Blissfield Manufacturing to close one plant and expand another. The company made the tough decision to shut down its Portland, Indiana plant as the owners work hard
Blissfield company announces it is closing a plant in Indiana and consolidating operations in its Blissfield headquarters adding 73 jobs.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:51:41 GMT
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:11:48 GMT
First Energy got started on a project to make its energy grid in Sandusky County more reliable, but the means of getting the job done may surprise some people. The company is using a helicopter to hang
First Energy got started on a project to make its energy grid in Sandusky County more reliable, but the means of getting the job done may surprise some people. The company is using a helicopter to hang high voltage transmission lines onto the arms of towers.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:08:49 GMT
An inmate at Toledo Correctional Institution was indicted Wednesday on two counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. Dustin Lynch, 26, is accused of killing fellow inmate Arturo
An inmate at Toledo Correctional Institution was indicted Wednesday on two counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. Dustin Lynch, 26, is accused of killing fellow inmate Arturo Lopez in March.
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