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May 3, 2023

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard medevacs burn victim from motor vessel 173 miles east of Morehead City, N.C.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard medevaced a 29-year-old crewman Wednesday from the motor vessel PRT Ace

May 2, 2023

VIDEO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues 2 people, 1 dog near St. Catherine’s Sound, Ga.

SAVANNAH, Ga. — SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Coast Guard rescued two people and a dog, Monday, after their vessel began taking on water near St. Catherine’s Sound, Georgia. A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew arrived on scene and hoisted the two people and dog to safety. "We were able to locate the survivors exact position because of an alert from their personal locator beacon,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Murray, the flight mechanic on the case. "A PLB transmits personalized distress signals and helps us find you during a search and rescue missions. If you own a boat, the Coast Guard highly recommends this safety equipment. It can save your life as we saw firsthand." Coast Guard Sector Charleston watchstanders received a distress call on VHF marine radio Channel 16 from the man aboard the 28-foot catamaran, Picses, at 5:32 p.m. stating their position and boat name. The survivors were transported to Hunter Army Airfield where local EMS was waiting. Coast Guard Station Tybee and Georgia Department of Natural Resources also responded. For breaking news, follow us on Twitter. For additional information, find us on Facebook and Instagram.

May 1, 2023

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Unified Command responds to oil discharge on Gulf Intracoastal Waterway near Orange, Texas

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: A Unified Command composed of the Coast Guard, Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and Shell Pipeline Company LP is responding to a crude oil discharge which occurred on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway near Mile Marker 260.

May 1, 2023

Public invited to attend Arctic and Western Alaska Area Committee meeting Tuesday

Members of government, private, and not-for-profit organizations involved in or concerned about pollution preparedness and response in the Arctic and Western Alaska are encouraged to attend the Arctic and Western Alaska Area Committee meeting Tuesday at the UAA Gorsuch Commons in Anchorage.

May 1, 2023

Coast Guard returns 75 migrants to the Dominican Republic, following 2 interdictions in the Mona Passage

The Coast Guard returned 75 migrants to the Dominican Republic between Saturday and Monday, following the interdiction of two illegal voyage vessels in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico. The interdictions are the result of ongoing local and federal multi-agency efforts in support of the Caribbean Border Interagency Group (CBIG). Two Dominican men interdicted in these voyages are facing federal prosecution at the U.S. District Court in Puerto Rico on charges of attempted illegal re-entry into the United States under 8 U.S.C. 1326(a) and (b). 

May 1, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard led task force to discuss risks of illegal charters in Destin, Fla.

MEDIA ADVISORY: DESTIN, Fla. — Members of the Coast Guard and the Gulf Coast Illegal Charter Task Force are scheduled to hold a press briefing, conduct interviews, and offer media ride-alongs in Destin to bring awareness to the risks of illegal charters on Wednesday. 

April 30, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 2 after boat beaches near Mink Island, Virginia

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard rescued two people Sunday afternoon after their small boat beached

April 30, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 3 people from sunken vessel off Dry Tortugas National Park

MIAMI — A Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew rescued three men, Sunday, after their vessel sank near Dry Tortugas National Park.

April 30, 2023

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Coast Guard medevacs ailing man from island south of Corpus Christi, Texas

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: The Coast Guard medevaced an ailing man from an island south of Corpus Christi, Sunday.

April 30, 2023

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 2 stranded boaters near Whiskey Island, La.

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 2 stranded boaters near Whiskey Island, La.