The Coast Guard rescued two men early Thursday morning after their fishing vessel ran aground in St Marys Inlet in St. Marys, Ga.
A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew hoisted the two men to safety.
"It was an extremely challenging rescue due to a dangerous nighttime environment," said Lt. Patrick Buckley, a pilot on the case. "The flight mechanic and rescue swimmer executed a 50-foot hoist with zero-illumination and we were able to safely transport the men back to solid ground."
Coast Guard Sector Charleston got a call around 12:15 a.m. from the daughter of one of the men aboard the fishing vessel, saying the 50-foot fishing vessel ran aground.
The two men were transported to Fernandina Municipal Airport where local EMS was standing by.
No injuries were reported.