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Multi-agency rescue of distressed swimmer near Guam

March 31, 2015

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, Guam Fire Department and Naval Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two-Five rescued a distressed swimmer offshore from Pagat Caves, Guam, Sunday.Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Guam offered assistance after hearing communications between Guam Fire Rescue and dispatch regarding a distressed swimmer near Pagat Caves.

The Coast Guard Cutter Assateague, a 110-foot patrol boat homeported in Guam, a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew from Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor, a small boat crew and two jet-skis from Guam Fire Department, and an HSC-25 crew launched to assist in the search.

The HSC-25 crew arrived on scene, rescued the swimmer and transported him to Naval Hospital Guam where he is reportedly in stable condition.  

Imagery is not available for this case. If imagery does become available, it will be published in an updated release.

For more information, contact the 14th Coast Guard District public affairs office at (808) 535-3230.

                                                                                                                                  

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