Coast Guard rescues 3 from capsized vessel in New Haven Harbor
NEW YORK – The Coast Guard rescued three people from New Haven Harbor after their 22-foot fishing vessel capsized late Thursday night.
Just before midnight, West Haven, Conn. dispatch received a 911-call from a person aboard the vessel who stated that three people swam to the middle break wall after several waves capsized their boat.
The dispatchers then notified watchstanders at Coast Guard...
Coast Guard ends search for missing kayaker south of Stratford, Conn.
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NEW YORK — Coast Guard and partner agency crews called off the search for a missing kayaker near Stratford, Connecticut, Monday, after his body was recovered during the search.
Deceased is Gregory Blanco, 41, from Northport, New York.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Mr. Blanco during this painful time,” said Cmdr. Kevin Reed, Deputy Coast Guard...
Coast Guard searches for missing kayaker south of Stratford, Conn.
NEW YORK – Coast Guard and partner agency crews are searching for a possible person in the water near Stratford, Connecticut, Monday.
Missing is Gregory Blanco, 41, from Northport, New York.
Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound watchstanders received a call Monday at approximately 8:30 a.m., from a good Samaritan reporting an unmanned red, 14-foot, one person kayak north of Stratford Shoal Middle...
Coast Guard Rescues 2 from New Haven Harbor
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A Coast Guard boatcrew rescued two people from the water after their jet ski began taking on water in New Haven Harbor, Monday afternoon.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Station New Haven were notified by good Samaritan around 5:45 p.m., Monday that a jet ski near the Tomlinson Bridge was taking on water and beginning to sink.
On board the jet ski was a 23-year...
Coast Guard urges boaters to practice safe boating as temperatures rise
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NEW YORK – After a busy holiday weekend, the Coast Guard urges mariners to be well prepared before heading out on the water.
As temperatures rise, extra diligence is required to assure that all safety precautions are followed that can increase your chances of survival. Several cases occurred over the past weekend that demonstrate the importance of safety equipment and procedures.
Between...
Coast Guard assists disabled vessel in Morris Cove, Conn.
NEW YORK — A Coast Guard Station New Haven rescue boatcrew assisted a disabled vessel in Morris Cove, Connecticut, Monday afternoon.
At approximately 4:30 p.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Command Center were notified that a 23-foot vessel was disabled and anchored in Morris Cove, Connecticut, with two people aboard.
Sector Long Island Sound watchstanders launched a Coast...
Coast Guard Rescues 2 from disabled vessel near New Haven Breakwall
A Coast Guard Station New Haven rescues two people after their boat had become disabled at the entrance to New Haven Harbor on Friday morning. (Photo courtesy of Station New Haven)
NEW YORK — A crew from Coast Guard Station New Haven, Connecticut, rescued two people after their boat had become disabled near the West Breakwall at the entrance to New Haven Harbor on Friday morning.
At approximately 10:00...
Search Ends for a Missing boater after body located near Old Field, NY
NEW YORK – Coast Guard, and partner agency crews ended their search for a missing boater, Wednesday, after a body matching the boaters description was located in the vicinity of East Beach in Old Field, New York.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. Suffolk County Police Department officials located the body of James Bilello, a 73-year-old boater in the vicinity of East Beach.
“Our thoughts and prayers...
Coast Guard, partner agencies searching for a missing boater near Port Jefferson Harbor, NY
NEW YORK – Coast Guard and local partner agency crews are searching for a person in the water after locating an overturned vessel near Port Jefferson Harbor, New York, Tuesday.
Missing is James Biello a 74-year-old man.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound received a report of a capsized 19-foot recreational fishing vessel near the Port Jefferson...
