An interesting article and video of a  vessel being rescued by the USCG. The policy of saving lives, not property may have some flexibility. Interesting to see there are exceptions.

Coast Guard rescues 50-foot Chinese junk boat near Astoria

The Coast Guard rescued two people on a 50-foot sailboat that was taking on water about seven miles from the Columbia River.

Shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, the Coast Guard got a report that the sailboat Flying Dragon’s engine had failed and the boat, which had two people aboard, was taking on water. The Coast Guard launched a 47-foot lifeboat to the scene, and a crew member went onboard the sailboat and pumped out about 500 gallons of water.

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