US Navy Rescues 52

(Photo: U.S. Navy/Daniel Barker/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class)


(Photo: U.S. Navy/Daniel Barker/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class)


(Photo: U.S. Navy/Daniel Barker/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class)

US Naval Cruiser USS Lake Champlain proved that it's not just there for the bad things in life. Whilst patrolling the coast of Somalia, in an effort to restore peace to the busy trade route, a helicopter on a routine exercise spotted a drifting skiff.

Upon closer inspection it was noted that the vessel was in distress, having broken down approximately 7 days previous. The skiff had been adrift for this time with little chance of rescue.
In total 52 people were rescued and treated aboard the USS Lake Champlain for severe dehydration and associated complaints.