Coast Guard crews respond to downed aircraft in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard crews respond to downed aircraft in San Juan, Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Cessna aircraft crashed into San Juan Harbor, Puetro Rico, Wednesday, and Coast Guard and local agencies are responding to the crash site. Watchstanders from Coast Guard Sector San Juan received a report from the the Forces United for Rapid Action (FURA) at 2:24 p.m. Wednesday, stating a Cessna aircraft with one person aboard reportedly crashed approximately 500 yards from...

Coast Guard and Puerto Rico Police combine efforts to rescue 2 overdue fishermen

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard and Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces of Rapid Action (FURA) rescue crews combined efforts to rescue two overdue fishermen Tuesday night, approximately 15 nautical miles west of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. “This was a successful response for the Coast Guard and FURA due to the fact that the boaters had emergency flares onboard the vessel and used them...