Two men rescued from capsized fishing boat by MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew

The US Coast Guard has released dramatic footage of two fishermen being rescued by the crew of an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter in Puerto Rico.

Their 24ft fishing vessel ran out of fuel five miles south of Desecheo Island before being swamped by a wave and capsizing.

The US Coast Guard has one base in Puerto Rico - Air Station Borinquen - and after staff received a "good Samaritan" report of a vessel in distress, the Jayhawk crew was able to locate it.

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The helicopter arrived at the scene and found both men wearing life jackets and still on board their vessel.

Approximately five minutes later the vessel capsized after taking on water from a wave in 8ft seas and 30-knot winds.

The crew hoisted both individuals from the water and transported them to Air Station Borinquen where no injuries were reported after they were checked over.

"Our crews worked together to conduct the rescue safely and efficiently with the best possible outcome," said Lieutenant David Tirado Tolosa, Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen MH-60 aircraft commander.

"Emergencies at sea can happen at any given moment. We recommend all mariners wear their life jackets and carry a marine grade radio as these men did, in case they encounter an unexpected situation at sea."