Guam - U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam’s Command Center and a helicopter crew from U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Five (HSC-25) worked together to rescue 5 divers off of the southern tip of Saipan Friday.

Sector Guam’s Command Center was notified of the missing divers at approximately 12:45 pm by Saipan’s Emergency Management Office and approximately two hours later, all of the divers had been hoisted on-board an MH-60 S helicopter from HSC-25 and were on their way to shore.

All appeared in good condition and none required medical attention.

Coast Guard Sector Guam is investigating the cause of this incident.

Coast Guard Sector Guam reminds the public of the importance of early notification on any potential search and rescue incident or overdue case.  The search and rescue phone number for Coast Guard Sector Guam is 671.564.USCG.