KODIAK, Alaska - Aviation Survival Technician 1st Class Chuck Ferrante, of Air Station Kodiak, speaks with two Israeli men about their condition Thursday, July 30, 2009. The Coast Guard helicopter crew was launched to rescue the kayakers after receiving their distress call. The were en route from Seward to Homer and were located near Gore Pt. 40 miles directly southeast of Homer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis)