Multiple agencies perform water rescue in Bay St. Louis on Saturday

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, the Bay St. Louis Fire Department responded to a boater in distress after his boat sank.

The person had been in the water for about 45 minutes, holding his boat’s gas tank to stay afloat.

Their mother provided coordinates using the Life360 App. Bay St. Louis Fire coordinated with MDMR and the Coast Guard.

Using aircraft and boat, the person was located and removed from the water. Pafford Ambulance transported them to the Hancock Medical Center for further evaluation.

A total of six agencies came together for the rescue, including the Pass Christian Fire Department, all highlighting the importance of communication, coordination, and having the resources to respond both on land and on sea.