The Coast Guard and good Samaritans have been searching for multiple people in the waters near Grand Isle off the coast of Louisiana. At least one vessel capsized during a severe storm Tuesday. Coast Guard Petty Officer Jonathan Lally says his agency received reports of ‘multiple vessels hit during a microburst of weather. he says as of 9 p-m Tuesday night, they had rescued six victims so far....but they're not sure how many people may be in trouble.

Winds gusts during the storm reported to be up to 75 miles an hour. The Coast Guard is using several pieces of equipment to conduct the search in the Gulf of Mexico.

One of the boats that capsized was a commercial lift boat. It had 18 people aboard.

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