Dramatic video of Coast Guard airlifting Hurricane Harvey victims in Houston

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Channel: Staten Island Advance · 2017 · News & Politics

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**Coast Guard conducts search and rescue in response to Hurricane Harvey, by PO3 Brandon Giles**

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard, federal, state and local agencies continue to respond to the greater Houston metro area Wednesday. Currently, there are 21 Coast Guard helicopters and nine Coast Guard Flood Punt Teams, with 26 shallow-draft vessels, capable of operating in flooded urban areas. Coast Guard has rescued more than 4,361 people and 113 pets. (U.S. Coast Guard video)

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