A commercial fisherman was rescued Saturday after falling overboard from a fishing vessel east of Truro, Mass., following a coordinated search by the U.S. Coast Guard and nearby fishing vessels.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Southeastern New England received a report at 12:52 p.m. on July 18 that a crewmember had fallen overboard from the fishing vessel Western Edge. The vessel reported the crew member missing approximately seven nautical miles east of Truro and immediately turned around to retrace its route while searching for the missing fisherman.

The Coast Guard issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB) and launched a 47-foot motor lifeboat from Coast Guard Station Provincetown along with an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod. The Coast Guard Cutter Melvin Bell, which was already on patrol nearby, was diverted to assist in the search.

At 2:47 p.m., the crew of the fishing vessel Seel Jr. reported spotting the missing crewmember in the designated search area.

The MH-60 immediately diverted to the location and deployed a rescue swimmer, who recovered the fisherman from the water. The Coast Guard reported the crewmember was suffering from hypothermia and was transported to a local hospital.

"This successful outcome is a testament to the exceptional teamwork, professionalism, and rapid response of our Coast Guard crews, watch standers, and aircrews," said Cmdr. Clifton Graham, search and rescue mission coordinator for Sector Southeastern New England. "Their coordinated efforts, combined with the timely response to the Urgent Marine Information Broadcast from the crew of the fishing vessel Seel Jr., demonstrate the strength of our maritime partnerships and our shared commitment to safeguarding the boating community and fisherman of Cape Cod."

The Coast Guard credited the response by the crew of Seel Jr. and the coordinated efforts of Coast Guard air and surface crews with helping bring the fisherman to safety.