Coast Guard News
April 10, 2016
FOLLY ISLAND, S.C. — The Coast Guard, along with members of Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, Folly Beach Fire and Police Departments, are searching for two overdue kayakers, Saturday night, in the area between Folly Island and Morris Island Lighthouse, South Carolina.
Overdue are Dean Britt, 22 years old, and Logan Brown, 21 years old, last seen aboard two kayaks; one yellow and one green.... [Read More]
April 10, 2016
FOLLY ISLAND, S.C. — The Coast Guard, along with members of Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, Folly Beach Fire and Police Departments, are searching for two overdue kayakers, Saturday night, in the area between Folly Island and Morris Island Lighthouse, South Carolina.
Overdue are Dean Britt, 22 years old, and Logan Brown, 21 years old, last seen aboard two kayaks; one yellow and one green.... [Read More]
April 10, 2016
Service members representing the Coast Guard 13th District relax in a staging area prior to participating in the opening ceremony for the Mariners' 14th Annual Salute to Armed Forces Night at Safeco Field in Seattle, April 9th, 2016.
The opening ceremony consisted of a special pre-game program honoring the U.S. Armed Forces, service veterans and support organizations.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross.
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April 10, 2016
Service members representing the Coast Guard 13th District relax in a staging area prior to participating in the opening ceremony for the Mariners' 14th Annual Salute to Armed Forces Night at Safeco Field in Seattle, April 9th, 2016.
The opening ceremony consisted of a special pre-game program honoring the U.S. Armed Forces, service veterans and support organizations.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross.
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April 10, 2016
A Coast Guard aircrew aboard an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Facility Newport rescued a 22-year-old female surfer in distress near Agate Beach State Park, April 9, 2016.
She was transferred to members of the Lincoln County Fire Department on the beach in good condition.
U.S. Coast Guard video courtesy of Air Facility Newport.
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April 10, 2016
A Coast Guard aircrew aboard an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Facility Newport rescued a 22-year-old female surfer in distress near Agate Beach State Park, April 9, 2016.
She was transferred to members of the Lincoln County Fire Department on the beach in good condition.
U.S. Coast Guard video courtesy of Air Facility Newport.
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April 10, 2016
A small boat crew from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bernard C. Webber approaches 10 people on top of an overturned vessel April 9, 2016. All 10 people were safely embarked by the Bernard Webber crew and transferred to RBDF in Freeport, Bahamas. U.S. Coast Guard photo.
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bernard C. Webber crew embarks people rescued from a sinking vessel southwest of Freeport, Bahamas on April 9, 2016. No medical concerns were reported. U.S. Coast Guard photo.
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April 10, 2016
A small boat crew from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bernard C. Webber approaches 10 people on top of an overturned vessel April 9, 2016. All 10 people were safely embarked by the Bernard Webber crew and transferred to RBDF in Freeport, Bahamas. U.S. Coast Guard photo.
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bernard C. Webber crew embarks people rescued from a sinking vessel southwest of Freeport, Bahamas on April 9, 2016. No medical concerns were reported. U.S. Coast Guard photo.
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April 9, 2016
NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard continues to respond to an allision resulting in a multiple barge breakaway and two sunken barges on the Mississippi River near Thebes, Illinois, Saturday.
Salvage operations for the barge resting against the Thebes Railroad Bridge began Saturday morning. The barge was recovered Saturday afternoon and moved outside the channel.
A salvage plan is being reviewed for the remaining sunken barge.... [Read More]
April 9, 2016
NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard continues to respond to an allision resulting in a multiple barge breakaway and two sunken barges on the Mississippi River near Thebes, Illinois, Saturday.
Salvage operations for the barge resting against the Thebes Railroad Bridge began Saturday morning. The barge was recovered Saturday afternoon and moved outside the channel.
A salvage plan is being reviewed for the remaining sunken barge.... [Read More]
April 9, 2016
NORTH BEND, Ore. — A Coast Guard aircrew aboard an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Facility Newport rescued a 22-year-old female surfer in distress near Agate Beach State Park, Saturday afternoon.
She was transferred to members of the Lincoln County Fire Department on the beach in good condition.... [Read More]
April 9, 2016
NORTH BEND, Ore. — A Coast Guard aircrew aboard an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Facility Newport rescued a 22-year-old female surfer in distress near Agate Beach State Park, Saturday afternoon.
She was transferred to members of the Lincoln County Fire Department on the beach in good condition.... [Read More]
April 9, 2016
LOS ANGELES –– The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Dive Unit in coordination with Coast Guard units from Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach recovered the body of a man matching the description of the diver reported missing Friday evening.The diver was reported missing at 9 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 from his vessel found anchored 500 yards off Rancho Palos Verdes coast.The Coast Guard cannot confirm the identity of the body found until a medical examiner makes positive identification. ... [Read More]
April 9, 2016
LOS ANGELES –– The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Dive Unit in coordination with Coast Guard units from Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach recovered the body of a man matching the description of the diver reported missing Friday evening.The diver was reported missing at 9 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 from his vessel found anchored 500 yards off Rancho Palos Verdes coast.The Coast Guard cannot confirm the identity of the body found until a medical examiner makes positive identification. ... [Read More]
April 9, 2016
JUNEAU, Alaska — Coast Guard crews suspended their search for a 40-year-old man near Sitka, Saturday.
A kayak belonging to the man was discovered on Kasiana Island approximately four miles northwest of Sitka, Friday, but search dogs and crews turned up no other sign of the man after a thorough search of the area. A first light search conducted by an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Sitka, Saturday, yielded no results.... [Read More]
April 9, 2016
JUNEAU, Alaska — Coast Guard crews suspended their search for a 40-year-old man near Sitka, Saturday.
A kayak belonging to the man was discovered on Kasiana Island approximately four miles northwest of Sitka, Friday, but search dogs and crews turned up no other sign of the man after a thorough search of the area. A first light search conducted by an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Sitka, Saturday, yielded no results.... [Read More]
April 9, 2016
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Coast Guard rescued four people after a 75-foot boat sank, and the 32-foot boat it was towing took on water, 19 miles west of Egmont Key, Florida, Saturday.
At 7:20 a.m. watchstanders from Sector St. Petersburg, Florida, received a mayday call via VHF-FM marine band radio channel 16 reporting four people were aboard the 32-foot John Deer Green taking on water were unable to keep up with the flooding.... [Read More]
April 9, 2016
Editor's note: Click on photos above for link to high resolution photos and video
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Coast Guard rescued four people after a 75-foot boat sank, and the 32-foot boat it was towing took on water, 19 miles west of Egmont Key, Florida, Saturday.
At 7:20 a.m. watchstanders from Sector St. Petersburg, Florida, received a mayday call via VHF-FM marine band radio channel 16 reporting four people were aboard the 32-foot John Deer Green taking on water were unable to keep up with the flooding.... [Read More]
April 9, 2016
FANADIK, Micronesia (April 7, 2016) Two men wave life jackets and look on as a U.S. Navy P-8A maritime surveillance aircraft discovers them on the uninhabited island of Fanadik. Three days earlier, the three's 19-foot skiff capsized after setting out to sea from Pulap, FSM. The P-8A, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 5, and operating from Misawa, Japan, responded to a call for assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard and located the men as they waved life jackets and stood next to a large "help" sign made of palm leaves. ... [Read More]
April 9, 2016
FANADIK, Micronesia (April 7, 2016) Two men wave life jackets and look on as a U.S. Navy P-8A maritime surveillance aircraft discovers them on the uninhabited island of Fanadik. Three days earlier, the three's 19-foot skiff capsized after setting out to sea from Pulap, FSM. The P-8A, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 5, and operating from Misawa, Japan, responded to a call for assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard and located the men as they waved life jackets and stood next to a large "help" sign made of palm leaves. ... [Read More]