USS Dewey Rescues Another Sinking Iranian Fishing Dhow

Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Dewey has come to rescue the crew of a sinking Iranian fishing dhow, Foxnews reports.

US Navy Helicopter spotted the fishing boat Wednesday morning.

Lt. Will Jourdan, a pilot of the helicopter, said that their first priority was to make sure that all of the crew was safe.

After identifying the vessel, Dewey’s crew moved in to help the fisherman who had fled the boat.

The crew of USS Dewey provided water, food and medical and hygienic supplies to the fisherman.

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Naval Today Staff , January 19, 2012