POINT MOUILLE, Mich. — The Coast Guard suspended the search for two male fishermen believed missing at approximately 9:20 p.m. today.
The Coast Guard searched for 57-year-old male Rick Donley of Dearborn Heights, Mich. and another fisherman Lewis Styes of Belleville, Mich. after they did not return Wednesday.
The Coast Guard coordinated with multiple agencies to attempt [...]
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Coast Guard suspends search for two in Lake Erie
Navigation aid replaced near Quillayute River
LA PUSH, Wash. – A Coast Guard HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria lowers a new aid to navigation structure to the south jetty near the mouth of the Quillayute River. The 20-foot tall structure replaced a previous seasonal buoy and is designed to tolerate rough seas and waterborne debris. The light helps [...]
Cold Water Immersion: The Shocking Reality
by Jeffrey Pollinger
Think you’re a good swimmer? It may not matter if you suddenly and unexpectedly end up in the frigid coastal and inland waters of the Pacific Northwest. Every year, dozens of swimmers and boaters drown in lakes, rivers and coastal waters in the Pacific Northwest. But it may surprise you that many victims [...]
Coast Guard Rescues Two near Bayfield, Wisconsin
BAYFIELD, Wis. — The Coast Guard rescued two male canoeists after their boat capsized at approximately 4:00 p.m. today.
Coast Guard Station Bayfield received notification after a good samaritan witnessed the two men capsize their canoe. The good samaritan walked into the nearby ranger station, then the park service relayed the information to the [...]
Coast Guard Rescues Three After Capsizing
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Coast Guard rescued three people in the water after their small boat capsized at approximately 5:00 p.m. today.
Coast Guard Station Rochester received notification of people in distress after one person on-board the vessel “Spirit Wind” made radio may-day calls. A Station Rochester crew launched their 47-foot utility boat to assist the [...]
Coast Guard Regional Exam Center changes business hours
Long Beach, Calif. – Beginning July 6, 2007, the Los Angeles-Long Beach Regional Examination Center will close to the public every Friday in order to fully dedicate its staff to merchant mariner license and document processing.
The center’s new office hours will be Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and closed every Friday and [...]