A fishing boat captain credited with rescuing three members of a disabled sailing vessel has received a public service award.

The Coast Guard has presented its Meritorious Public Service Award to Marc Lashua. He received the award Tuesday in Seattle.

The Luck Dragon, with a crew of three onboard, became disabled October 3rd 65 nautical miles east of St. George Island, in the Bering Sea.

Lashua and his crew diverted 20 miles to aid the sailing vessel, which was adrift in 35-knot winds.

Lashua was able to rescue the three crew members, who were not injured. Lashua then traveled 30 hours to deliver the Luck Dragon crew to Dutch Harbor.

(Associated Press)