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A 68-year-old man who went surfing near Surfer’s Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was reported missing for more than 24 hours and was later found stranded on rocks; he was safely hoisted to a helicopter and rescued in a nighttime operation by the U.S. Coast Guard.
A 68-year-old surfer missing for more than 30 hours near Surfer’s Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was rescued by a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter after a large cross-agency search. Video shows the hoist from rocks to the helicopter, and an emotional Coast Guard release includes a family call confirming the surfer is dehydrated but conscious. The rescue highlights coordinated multi-agency effort and urges water travelers to have a plan and proper life-saving gear.