Good Samaritan boaters rescue 4 from plane crash in San Juan Islands

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Good Samaritan boaters aboard the vessel Northern Rose rescued four people from a plane crash in Cattle Pass near the south end of Lopez Island, Friday morning.
The four survivors, one woman and three men, were transported to Friday Harbor by the crew of the Northern Rose and are being treated for injuries and hypothermia by emergency medical services.
Watchstanders at Coast...
Coast Guard suspends search for the pilot of a plane that crashed near Seabeck, Wash.

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard suspended the search for a survivor of a plane crash after searching for more than eight hours near Seabeck, Washington, Monday.
“Our prayers and heartfelt wishes go out to the friends and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy,” said Lieutenant Raphael Sadowitz, the command duty officer at Sector Puget Sound. “We also extend our gratitude to the good Samaritans...
Coast Guard searching for survivors of a plane crash near Seabeck, Wash.

SEATTLE — Coast Guard crews and local responders are searching for survivors of a small plane that reportedly crashed into the Hood Canal near Seabeck, Washington, Monday.
Two MH-65 Dolphin helicopters crews from Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles, a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew from Coast Guard Station Seattle, the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Henry Blake, homeported in Everett, and local...
Coast Guard Cutter Henry Blake holds Change of Command

SEATTLE — Lt. Christopher B. Tuckey assumed command of the Coast Guard Cutter Henry Blake during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Everett, Wash., Friday.
Lt. Tuckey relieved Lt. Jason W. Haag, who will attend graduate school in Boston.
Lt. Tuckey, a native of Cortland, N.Y., earned his commission at the U.S. Coast Guard Officer Candidate School in New London, Conn., in September 2002. His...
Coast Guard responds to boat fire 20 miles NW of Grays Harbor, Wash.

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard responded to a boat fire on a the 52-foot recreational vessel Miss Kelly located approximately 20 miles northwest of Grays Harbor, Wash., Thursday.
The three boaters on board were rescued by the crew of the nearby fishing vessel Peer Pressure, which remained on location until the Coast Guard arrived on scene.
The Coast Guard diverted an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew and...
Coast Guard Cutter Henry Blake is first to utilize renewable diesel as part of an operational evaluation

SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Henry Blake refueled, using a 50/50 blend of petroleum F-76 and hydroprocessed renewable diesel derived from algal oil, in Everett, Wash., Wednesday, becoming the first Coast Guard cutter to use as the renewable diesel as part of an operational evaluation.
Successful evaluation of this fuel mixture, known as 50/50 F76/HRD76, can help guide the development of...
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