Making assumptions is really ignorant. We don't know if he jumped, fell, slipped or was shoved. What is over dramatic with the use of a helicopter at sea. It is the fastest vessel at sea able to hold a fixed position when required. It would be really stupid not to deploy the single most valuable asset for a MOB rescue, the rescue diver. What would have been better, wave off the chopper? Stand by, we think we can do the job without you? Or keep the rescue swimmer high, dry and warm; leaning out the door, cheering the MOB on, "Com'on Man You CAN DO IT! You came this far all by yourself!" Aside from all of that, it is their job, their oath, their duty. On top of that, it is international maritime law to lend assistance at sea to those in distress.

I love that we live during a time when a rescue is question re the method vs. being celebrated for the fact that a life was saved. : )

The man had been in the water for almost 5 hours. I'm sure time was of the essence and the rescue swimmer was the best option! Come on people, practice????

Why is everyone so obsessed with second guessing the Coast Guard about using a helicopter? They are the experts in rescue. How much experience do any of you have?

and how do we know he "jumped"? could be a myriad of reasons as to why he fell overboard.