US Navy forces rescue crew of Greek-owned vessel struck by Houthis on Red Sea
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NAVCENT reported that sailors assigned to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group had airlifted out the crew on Saturday. However, one civilian sailor was still missing.
The attack near the Yemeni city of Hodeidah caused flooding in the engine room, and the Tutor was unable to move.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said that on Saturday the crew of the ship was evacuated, and the abandoned vessel is drifting in Red Sea.
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the missile and small craft attacks they used against the ship. They say that this is part of their ongoing campaign, which is aimed at ships heading to Israel and in support of Palestinians. (Reporting and editing by Jaidaa Taka; Hugh Lawson).