76-year-old Jack Baird was rescued after his sailboat ran aground in the Crystal River. Sector St. Petersburg first received the reports of a 45-foot sailboat that ran aground at navigational marker 2A. Baird reported that he needed assistance.
Baird left the incident with a hand injury and seasickness symptoms. He was transferred to River Haven Marina and met his wife there. A Petty Officer said that he made the right decision by asking for help at the first sign of distress.
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