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Coast Guard rescues 5 boaters near Texas City

A helicopter crew already in the air was diverted to the scene and hoisted the five boaters.

TEXAS CITY, Texas — The Coast Guard rescued five people Wednesday night after their boat capsized near Texas City.

Texas City 911 dispatched watchstanders in the Houston-Galveston sector about five people in the water after their vessel capsized in Moses Lake.

An Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew already in the air was diverted to the scene and hoisted the five boaters. They were taken to a nearby service road where they met with emergency medical services personnel.

Officials said none of the boaters, who were all wearing life jackets, were injured.

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