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Posts on ‘October 27th, 2009’

Coast Guard recovers deceased man from Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. – A search crew from Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg, Fla., recovered the body of a man in Tampa Bay at 9:08 p.m. on October 27, after a three hour search was conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies.

Coast Guard Flies Migratory Birds to California – Video

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A Coast Guard HC-130 from Air Station Sacramento flew to Air Station Astoria, Ore. on Monday to pick up approximately 300 rescued migratory birds and transport them back to Sacramento.

U.S. Coast Guard dedicates new 45-foot small boat at Station Maui

MAALAEA, Maui, Hawaii — The U.S. Coast Guard held a blessing and dedication ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 21, at its small boat station in Maalaea on Maui for a new small boat.

Flood Preparation Isn’t Just For Those On The Water

No one wants to be a flood victim, forced to sort through soggy basements and damaged belongings after the water drains. Floods are the number-one national hazard in the country, occurring in all 50 states. By having a plan in place, you can assure that you and your family stay safe and avoid some of [...]

Coast Guard medevacs fisherman 160 miles off Cape Canaveral

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Coast Guard medically evacuated a fisherman from a commercial fishing vessel about 160 miles east of Cape Canaveral Tuesday at approximately 1:30 p.m.

An angel with fixed wings

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Madisyn is a typical 6-year old girl. She loves playing with Barbies, pretending to be a princess and playing with her younger brother. She’s full of life, energy and always has a smile on her face.
Jessica Gardner, Madisyn’s mom, a Kodiak resident and single mother of two, was working full-time at the Kodiak [...]

Coast Guard to conduct safety checks for Dungeness Crab Season 2009

MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. – Coast Guard personnel will be conducting dockside exams and safety spot-checks in various Humboldt, Del Norte and Mendocino County ports, Nov. 5-10, 2009, prior to the opening of the dungeness crab season.