The Coast Guard rescued eight people, including three St. Bernard deputies, who were in a boat that was stuck in shallow water early Thursday morning, Coast Guard Lt. junior grade Christopher Aument said.

U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Isreal Parker

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office was notified Wednesday afternoon about the stranded boat, which had two adults and three children onboard, and sent out an airboat to rescue them, Aument said. He said that airboat became stuck as well, and a second boat was sent out by the sheriff’s office.

That second boat was not able to get close enough, Aumont said, and at 1:30 a.m. they notified the Coast Guard about the problem. The boats were sent back, Aumont said, but three deputies stayed with the stranded boat.

The Coast Guard successfully rescued all eight members later that morning after launching an HH-65C Dolphin helicopter, Aumont said. The aircrew transported them safely to the Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans.