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Watch: Coast Guard rescue man and dog from Gulf during Helene

Man and dog rescued during Hurricane Helene
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  • A Coast Guard Air Station helicopter crew rescued a man and dog from a disabled 36-foot sailboat
  • The boat was 25 miles off Sanibel Island, Florida, as Hurricane Helene moved through the area.
  • The man and his dog were reportedly in good health and taken to Southwest Florida International Airport to meet with EMS.
  • Video courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard and shot by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hudson and was edited by Lt. Cmdr. Kellerman
Coast Guard rescues man and dog during Hurricane Helene

Brides, families fighting for refunds after event venue closes suddenly

“We’ve struggled so hard to scrape the money to be able to do this for her,” Irizarry said. “She’s my only girl and I wanted this so much for her.”

Couples and families who had weddings and events planned at a well-known venue that abruptly closed claim they’re out thousands of dollars and aren’t being given refunds. Annette Irizarry was supposed to hold her 15-year-old daughter’s quinceañera in August at the Clearwater location and said she’s now out the $6,160 she paid. Without that money, Irizarry said she can’t afford to have her daughter’s celebration somewhere else.

Brides, families fighting for refunds after event venue closes suddenly