HOPEDALE, Louisiana (WPVI) -- A harrowing boat rescue in Louisiana was captured on video, thanks in large part to the victim who recorded the entire rescue himself.
It happened Saturday near Hopedale, Louisiana.
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Two men were on a boat when it suddenly became disabled.
Within minutes, a Coast Guard helicopter crew arrived to lift the victims from the disabled vessel.
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As the drama unfolded, one of the men captured his own rescue on his cellphone.
He obviously wanted proof that this was no fish-tale, as he and his buddy were hoisted to safety.