Coast Guard announces annual opening of Rogue River Search and Rescue Detachment

Coast Guard announces annual opening of Rogue River Search and Rescue Detachment
GOLD BEACH, Ore. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to open its seasonal Rogue River Search and Rescue Detachment in Gold Beach, May 24, 2013. The detachment is operated on a seasonal basis from Memorial Day weekend to early Fall depending on boating traffic and bar conditions. The Rogue River SAR detachment will be limited to operating the 25-foot response boat this season, due to shoaling which causes...

Coast Guard responds to vessel taking on water near Gold Beach, Ore.

Coast Guard responds to vessel taking on water near Gold Beach, Ore.
GOLD BEACH, Ore. — The Coast Guard responded to a vessel taking on water near Gold Beach, Wednesday. Coast Guard Group North Bend received a mayday from the crew of the fishing vessel Annie Marie at approximately 4:15 a.m., reporting the vessel was taking on water and in danger of sinking. A 47-foot motor lifeboat crew was launched from Coast Guard Station Rogue River, which found the Annie Marie...