Video: Coast Guard Hoists 3 Canadians from Drifting Life Raft After Fishing Boat Scotia Provider Sinks 150 Miles Off Shore

A Coast Guard helicopter rescue crew from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, pulled three people from the water more than 150 miles off the coast after their vessel sank Monday, July 20, 2015. 

An emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) alert from the vessel Scotia Provider alerted Coast Guard watch standers of the distress and the three men were safely hoisted and flown to shore. 

U.S. Coast Guard Video.

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Scotia Provider crew rescued by U.S. Coast Guard after boat sinks

Crew of the 16 metre fishing boat Scotia Provider discovered their engine room filling with water

CBC News Posted: Jul 20, 2015 9:56 PM AT Last Updated: Jul 20, 2015 9:56 PM AT

A Coast Guard helicopter rescue crew from Cape Cod, Mass., pulled three people from the water more than 240 km off the coast after their vessel sank Monday. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

United States Coast Guard helicopters rescued a Yarmouth based fishing crew of three after their boat sank Monday afternoon about 240 kilometres off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Crew of the Yarmouth based Scotia Provider arrive in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

The crew of the 16 metre fishing boat Scotia Provider discovered their engine room filling with water and sent their last known position out by satellite phone, according to The U.S. Coast Guard.

The Coast Guard command centre in Boston received the beacon and two aircraft from Air Station Cape Cod were dispatched. A number of fishing vessels in the area and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter diverted to help in the rescue.

The Yarmouth based crew abandoned ship and took shelter in a life raft.

By 3:10 p.m., the Coast Guard says the helicopters arrived, the three men were hoisted onboard and flown back to Cape Cod.