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.

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...