MAUI - Oahu- and Maui-based Coast Guard crews rescued a distressed mariner yesterday about 3 miles southeast of Kaho'olawe.

The Coast Guard was notified by a family member at 2:30 p.m. concerning a Maui man whose 21-foot boat was taking on water.

A rescue aircraft crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point and a rescue boat crew from Coast Guard Station Maui responded to the incident, which occurred at about 2 p.m.

Rescue crews arrived on scene at 3 p.m. and immediately began de-watering the boat; a rescue helicopter remained on scene to assist, if necessary.

The boat was towed to Maui and there were no reports of injury or pollution.