IMAGES: Fisherman Rescued After Being Blown Out to Sea

Authorities in Revere, Massachusetts on Wednesday rescued an angler who had been blown out to sea while fishing.

Revere firefighters and others responded to Revere Beach around 12:30 p.m. after the angler called police and said the wind had carried him about a mile off the coast.

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The fisherman is back ashore after being rescued at Revere Beach.
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The rescue boat that carried the fisherman back to shore.
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The rescue boat that carried the fisherman back to shore.
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Firefighters watch the rescue with binoculars.
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The fisherman is seen on the shore after being rescued.
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