Five people were rescued Thursday night from an overturned vessel in Matagorda waters by the U.S. Coast Guard. The boat started sinking around 8:53 p.m. The Houston-Galveston sector dispatched a nearby aircrew and a coast guard helicopter from Houston. A rescue swimmer guided the boaters to safety one by one. No injuries occurred, and the group was taken to Station Freeport. The incident highlights the importance of communication and maritime safety.