Coast Guard rescues 2, continues search for third mariner

Coast Guard rescues 2, continues search for third mariner
The crew of the USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139), aboard the cutter’s small boat, rescue two mariners from the water about halfway between Guam and Rota midday on Feb. 9, 2023.(U.S. Coast Guard photo) SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two mariners, and responders are searching for the third missing mariner between Guam and Rota on Feb. 9. The Coast Guard Cutter Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139)...

Coast Guard repatriates 69 people to Cuba

Coast Guard repatriates 69 people to Cuba
Coast Guard Cutter Pablo Valent. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo. MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter Pablo Valent’s crews repatriated 69 people to Cuba, Wednesday, following interdictions off Florida’s coast. A good Samaritan notified Sector Key West watchstanders of a sailing vessel, Sunday, at approximately 2:10 p.m., about 5 miles southeast of John Pennekamp Park. A Coast Guard Air Station...

Coast Guard rescues man from sinking vessel off Cape Fear

Coast Guard rescues man from sinking vessel off Cape Fear
Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and HC-130 Hercules aircraft file photo PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard rescued a mariner Monday afternoon from a sailing vessel taking on water 155 miles east of Cape Fear, North Carolina. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay command center watchstanders received a report of the 73-year-old man aboard the 33-foot sailing vessel Freyja Sunday night and reported that...

Coast Guard repatriates 68 people to Cuba

Coast Guard repatriates 68 people to Cuba
A good Samaritan notified Sector Key West watchstanders of this migrant vessel approximately 50 miles southwest of Key West, Florida, Jan. 22, 2023. The people were repatriated to Cuba on Jan. 22, 2023. MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter Robert Yered’s crews repatriated 68 people to Cuba, Sunday, following interdictions off Florida’s coast. Coast Guard Cutter Legare’s crew alerted Sector...

Coast Guard rescues 7 people off Naples 

Coast Guard rescues 7 people off Naples 
The disabled vessel, Abshire Tide, floats adrift 150 miles offshore from Naples, Florida, Dec. 18, 2022. Coast Guard Cutter Shrike’s crew rescued all seven people aboard after the vessel’s emergency position indicating radio beacon was activated; no injuries were reported. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) MIAMI— The Coast Guard rescued seven people after their 180-foot motor vessel, Abshire Tide,...

Coast Guard rescues 3 men, 1 dog near Whittier, Alaska

Coast Guard rescues 3 men, 1 dog near Whittier, Alaska
A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 aircrew rescued three men and one dog after their boat ran aground on Esther Island, Dec. 12, 2022.  U.S. Coast Guard Courtesy photo. KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard rescued three men and one dog Monday after their boat ran aground on Esther Island. An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Air Station Kodiak located and hoisted the three men and dog, who...

Coast Guard and partners locate overdue sailing vessel Atrevida II

Coast Guard and partners locate overdue sailing vessel Atrevida II
Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder file photo by Auxiliarist Trey Clifton PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The U.S. Coast Guard, with assistance from the tanker vessel Silver Muna, located the sailing vessel Atrevida II, approximately 214 miles east of Delaware on Tuesday. Found were Kevin Hyde, a 65-year-old male, and Joe Ditomasso, a 76-year-old male. They were last in contact with family and friends on Dec. 3,...

Coast Guard searching for overdue sailing vessel near Oregon Inlet, NC

Coast Guard searching for overdue sailing vessel near Oregon Inlet, NC
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard is searching for an overdue sailing vessel with two people aboard, Monday. Coast Guard Fifth District command center watchstanders received a report Sunday that the 30-foot, blue and white sailing vessel “Atrevida II” had not been heard from since Dec. 3, 2022, when it departed Oregon Inlet, North Carolina. Missing are Kevin Hyde, a 65 year-old male, and Joe...

Coast Guard, partners search for missing snorkeler off Maui

Coast Guard, partners search for missing snorkeler off Maui
Coast Guard 45-foot Response Boat -Medium file photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Rob Lester HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, Maui Fire Department, and Ocean Safety are searching for a missing snorkeler off Maui, Friday. The 60 year-old female snorkeler was last seen approximately 75-yards off of Keawakapu Beach, Maui, Thursday, while snorkeling with her husband. At 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Sector Honolulu...