A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Port Angeles rescued one person and two dogs early Wednesday from a grounded sailboat off the shore Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Coast Guard watchstanders in Seattle received a report of a boat that had lost power and was grounded and was being battered by large waves approximately 3 miles west of the Jordan River.

One person and multiple dogs were on the boat, and the Coast Guard launched an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles to rescue the person.

Officials said the helicopter arrived at the boat shortly after 1 a.m. Dec. 28. The aircrew hoisted the boater and one dog and transported them to an awaiting emergency medical team at the Canadian Coast Guard Station in Victoria, British Columbia.

Later Wednesday morning, the helicopter returned to the area to conduct an overflight to assess the wreckage for pollution issues and salvage potential, officials said, and spotted another dog in the wrecked boat.

The aircrew deployed a rescue swimmer who recovered the dog. The animal was taken to the Canadian Coast Guard Station in Victoria.

Lt. John Schultz, a pilot at Air Station Port Angeles, praised Petty Officer 3rd Class Austen Marshall and Petty Officer 1st Class Lucas Wengrin, for their part in the rescue.

"AET3 Austen Marshall and AST1 Lucas Wengrin did a phenomenal job effecting a challenging rescue in the heavy surf, as the sailing vessel smashed against the rocks,” Schulz said.

“Their patience and technical expertise in a highly dynamic environment directly lead to the safe recovery of the mariner and his two dogs. We are thankful for the happy outcome," he added.

The Coast Guard said the search-and-rescue mission was conducted in coordination with Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Victoria.