Boaters rescued after sailboat lodges on Galveston jetties

Rescuers plunked two men to safety Monday morning after their sailboat became lodged on a jetty in Galveston. The incident began about 6 a.m. when the sailboat, French Kiss, ran aground on the tip of the south jetty, according to the Coast Guard. Swells at the time were about six feet and the wind was 30 knots. less Rescuers plunked two men to safety Monday morning after their sailboat became lodged on a jetty in Galveston. The incident began about 6 a.m. when the sailboat, French Kiss, ran aground on the tip of the south ... more Photo: Air Station Houston, U.S. Coast Guard Photo: Air Station Houston, U.S. Coast Guard Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Boaters rescued after sailboat lodges on Galveston jetties 1 / 5 Back to Gallery

Rescuers plunked two men to safety Monday morning after their sailboat became lodged on a on the Galveston Jetties.

The incident began about 6 a.m. when the sailboat, French Kiss, ran aground on the tip of the south jetty, according to the Coast Guard. Swells at the time were about six feet and the wind was 30 knots.

Officials said the men contacted the Coast Guard for help. Resucers in boats were unable to reach the men because the the sailboat was on the rocks. A rescue helicopter was called to the scene and the crew hoisted the men to safety.

Emergency medical personnel treated one of the men for minor injuries and they were both released.

Officials said the sailboat later drifted off the rocks and sank about 250 yards south of the north jetty. The mast remained sticking above the water about 10 feet, but it is outside the ship channel.