Ironic Rescue at Sea

The U.S. Coast Guard says they responded to over 19,000 search and rescue cases in a single year, saving over $77 million in property. An example of such a situation can be found in this image of a few determined people on a boat attempting to salvage another sinking vessel.

The irony of the situation is encapsulated in the part of the sinking boat still visible above the water. Despite the comedic element of the name, the scene reflects the everyday reality faced by maritime rescue teams. The image juxtaposes the casual attitude suggested by the sinking boat’s name with the urgent action required to save it.