Posts Tagged ‘Sector Long Island Sound’
Man Missing After Mayday Call In Oyster Bay, N.Y.
NEW YORK - A man is missing after he placed a mayday call to the Coast Guard around 5 p.m., today.
Coast Guard Searching for Missing Kayaker near Darien
NEW YORK - A search is underway for a missing kayaker near Darien, Conn., after he did not return from a trip which began at approximately 3 p.m. today.
Search for Possible Missing Boater Underway Near Montauk, NY
NEW YORK - A search is underway for a possible missing boater after a capsized vessel was located 25 miles south of Montauk, N.Y., at approximately 9:40 a.m. today.
Man Rescued South of Moriches Inlet
NEW YORK-A man was rescued after his boat capsized 300-yards southeast of Moriches Inlet at about 7 a.m. today.
Search continues in Oyster Bay, New Jersey for missing fisherman
NEW YORK-The multi-agency search for a missing fisherman continues in Oyster Bay, N.Y.
Edwin Flores, whose wallet was floating in debris, was fishing for clams about a half mile off shore when his boat sank for unknown reasons.
A Coast Guard rescue helicopter crew is performing search patterns. Coast Guard rescue boat crews from Station Eaton’s Neck, Station Kings Point. Greenwich, Stamford and Nassau County Police Department boats are also searching.
So far a sunken 17-foot boat, a gas can, a cooler, buckets, nets, and a clamming rake were found near Peacock Point, east of Matinecock Point, by Good Samaritans and law enforcement agencies.
The search area has been expanded to 40 square miles since it began yesterday.
“With the cooperation of Nassau County Police we are saturating the area with rescuers to try and find the fisherman,” said Ensign John Lamorte, command duty officer at Sector Long Island Sound.
The incident was originally reported by a Good Samaritan who came upon floating debris yesterday at12:40 p.m.
Anyone with information regarding Edwin Flores should call the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Command Center at: 203-468-4401/4402.
Coast Guard Searches for Boaters After Debris is Found in Oyster Bay
NEW YORK-Debris found by a Good Samaritan, strongly indicating a sunken vessel, started a Coast Guard search in the Oyster Bay, N.Y., area at 12:40 p.m., today.
A gas can, cooler, buckets and a clamming rake was found about a half mile from shore near Peacock Point, east of Matinecock Point, by Good Samaritans who contacted Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound at 12:40 p.m.
Another Good Samaritan in the area who reportedly overheard the radio broadcast contacted Coast Guard Station Eaton’s Neck to report they had seen two males out fishing in the area earlier today in a 20-foot boat.
Coast Guard Station Eaton’s Neck, Nassau County Police Department and the Town of Oyster Bay have vessels on scene searching for the reported fishermen. The Coast Guard and Nassau County Police Department have helicopters en route.
“It helps us tremendously when mariners keep their eyes and ears open and report things out of the ordinary while out on the water,” said Lt. Ellen Phillips, Command Duty Officer at Sector Long Island Sound. “Intuitive boaters who alert us to situations like this can drastically help a breaking search and rescue case.”
Anyone with information regarding missing boaters should call the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Command Center at: 203-468-4401/4402.
Three People Rescued South of Branford, Connecticut
NEW YORK – Three East Haven, Conn., natives were rescued after their vessel became disabled south of Brandford, Conn. around 6 a.m. today.
The mariners in the adrift vessel had been missing for near six and a half hours before they were located near the Thimble Islands. A concerned relative contacted Sea Tow after they failed to return to port.
The three people were rescued following a multi-agency search that involved the Branford Fire Department, the Connecticut State Police, Sea Tow and Coast Guard assets.
“The Coast Guard utilized all of its resources from the command center and worked very closely with local authorities to bring this case to a successful conclusion,” said LT. j.g. Christopher Miller, a Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound command duty officer. “The mariners we located are being towed to Branford where we will address any medical concerns.”
All three individuals were reported to be in good condition.
Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Open House on Saturday
NEW YORK-Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound will host its Annual Open House in New Haven, Conn., Saturday Sept. 13, 2008 10 a.m. through 2 p.m.
The public is invited to explore a variety of Coast Guard search and rescue boats and witness a mock aerial rescue by a rescue helicopter crew from Air Station Cape Cod.
“It should be a great time for the whole family,” said Capt. Daniel Ronan, Captain of the Port. “It’s also a great opportunity to see how we and our partners work to protect our country and the environment.”
Also at the open house:
* Local police and fire department marine units will be available for display.
* Coast Guard Auxiliary and New Haven Power Squadrons will be available to discuss boating safety.
* Environmental awareness groups, such as the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, will be there to discuss environmental issues that affect Long Island Sound.
* Hot dogs, burgers, chips, soda and a variety of baked goods will be for sale.
Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound is located at 120 Woodward Ave in New Haven, exit 50 from I-95.