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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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Father and son rescued after boat sinks off Virginia Beach coast
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Coast Guard rescued a father and son 34 miles southwest of Virginia Beach Thursday morning. 30-year-old Jeffery Hudson was rescued alongside his father 60-year-old Robert Hudson after their sporting boat began to take on water, causing the boat to sink. At 9:07 a.m. Thursday, Coast Guard Sector Virginia Command Center watchstanders received a distress call from the crew of the 57-foot sport fisher boat Turn Me Loose, reporting their vessel was sinking and they were abandoning ship into their life raft. The watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast (UMIB) which led to the dispatch of a 45-foot Response Boat (Coast Guard Station Little Creek), a Jayhawk helicopter crew (Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City MH-60), and patrol (USCGC Pompano WPD 87339). The crew of USCGC Calhoun (WMSL 759) and Virginia Beach Fire Boat 12 also responded after hearing the UMIB. The Coast Guard was able to pinpoint the location with the boaters' help. At 10:03 a.m., the Calhoun crew and a rescue helicopter arrived on scene to find the two men in a life raft. The Calhoun crew brought the men to safety and determined neither had any injuries. The men were ultimately brought to Virginia Beach Fire Boat 12, where they were reunited with their family. 'This successful rescue highlights the importance of preparedness and the effectiveness of coordinated efforts between multiple agencies and assets,' said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Daniel Butierries, Sector Virginia command duty officer. 'The quick response and the mariners' preparedness significantly contributed to the rescue.' The Turn Me Loose remains partially submerged approximately 30 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The Coast Guard has issued a broadcast notice to advise mariners to avoid the submerged object. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Missing military flares prompt urgent warning for Lake Michigan beachgoers
The U.S. Coast Guard is warning beachgoers to "remain clear" if they come across a silver-shaped cylinder along the shoreline, as it could be an armed flare. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan said in a statement three phosphorus pyrotechnic flares were unaccounted for after a joint military exercise with the Coast Guard and Air Force earlier this month offshore Milwaukee. Several People Hospitalized In Florida After Coast Guard Responds To Separate Holiday Boating Incidents During the exercise, four phosphorus pyrotechnics that were deployed did not activate when entering the water, according to officials. One phosphorous pyrotechnic was located on Montrose Beach, Illinois, by a lifeguard on May 26. A Massive Explosion At An Iranian Port Linked To Missile Fuel Shipment Kills 5, Injures Over 700 Read On The Fox News App However, three phosphorus pyrotechnics are still unaccounted for. The missing pyrotechnics are still considered armed when they do not activate. Phosphorus pyrotechnics produce a red smoke and flame that can reach temperatures of 2,900 degrees Fahrenheit, according to military article source: Missing military flares prompt urgent warning for Lake Michigan beachgoers
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- General
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1 dead, 2 still missing after boat capsizes near Neah Bay, WA
The Brief The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for two overdue boaters after discovering the group's capsized boat off Neah Bay. One of the boaters was recovered dead Thursday afternoon; the other two remain missing. All three were residents of Snohomish County, Washington. CLALLAM COUNTY, Wash. - The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has suspended the search for two overdue boaters off Neah Bay after discovering a third boater dead and the capsized vessel on Thursday. The USCG first announced the search for the 15-foot recreational boat Thursday morning, after the boaters failed to return as expected Wednesday around 8 p.m. What we know According to a Friday press release, Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound received a report from the Makah Tribal Police Department at 11 p.m. Wednesday that the boat had not returned to its slip. Multiple Coast Guard aircraft vessels responded, along with tribal, local, state, federal and Canadian agencies. Over a 28-hour period, rescue crews searched more than 850 square nautical miles. The boat was eventually found capsized on a beach near Koitlah Point. A 64-year-old woman was recovered dead Thursday afternoon. A 63-year-old man and a 69-year-old man remain missing. All three are residents of Snohomish County. What they're saying "The decision to suspend the search pending new information is not an easy one," said U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Mark McDonell, Commander of Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound. "The U.S. Coast Guard is grateful for the support from our international, state, and tribal partners who also searched a significant amount of area near Neah Bay. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the missing boaters." What we don't know The Clallam County Sheriff's Office is investigating and will release the names of the boaters at a later time. What you can do Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound at 206-217-6001. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The Source Information for this story comes from a press release by the United States Coast Guard. Missing WA grandmother's remains found buried under shed These 2 WA trails rank among best in US, new study finds Reddit: Seattle crosswalk hacked with voice message mocking Jeff Bezos 37 earthquakes recorded in Okanogan County, WA, over the past week Auburn, WA business employee, co-owner speak out after building burns during police search Comedian Jeff Dunham previews his upcoming Tacoma Dome show Seattle woman arrested for pit bull attacks: 'Let him do his thing' To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Coast Guard shuts down 12 illegal charters in Florida, including 70-foot yacht
Related video: 3 boaters rescued after boat capsizes off Captiva Island MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) — Law enforcement officers with the Coast Guard Sector in Miami shut down 12 illegal charters in Biscayne Bay and the Miami River over the weekend. A 70-foot motor yacht, Indigo, and a 52-foot cabin cruiser, Second Wind, were among the boats cited. The owners of Indigo were reportedly operating as an illegal charter with 11 passengers for hire. The Coast Guard said the vessel was violating a Captain of the Port Order issued in May 2023 for operating as a bareboat charter without a choice of crew. The owners of Second Wind were also operating illegally with 13 passengers, violating a similar order from January 2023, the Coast Guard said. 'Passenger vessel regulations are set standards for the safety of the crews, their passengers and the public around them,' said Lt. j.g. Jasmine Smith, a Coast Guard investigating officer at Sector Miami. 'Mariners in control of charter vessels should meet the regulatory safety standards and understand the consequences of disregarding safety violations. At the end of the day, we want the public to have a safe and enjoyable time on the water by complying with state and federal regulations.' The Coast Guard said those found in violation of Captain of the Port Order could face penalties up to $117,608 per day and potential felony charges, which could result in up to six years in prison and up to $500,000 in fines. Other violations included failure to have proper licensing, required safety equipment and drug and alcohol testing programs. The Coast Guard urged passengers to verify that their captains have proper credentials and a safety plan before booking charters. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NBC News
25-02-2025
- NBC News
A fourth person is presumed dead after a boat sank off the coast of New York City
NEW YORK — Three people died and a fourth person is presumed dead after a boat sank off the coast of New York City, authorities said Monday. Two others were hospitalized. The U.S. Coast Guard called off its search around 6 p.m. Monday after failing to locate 52-year-old Vernon Glasford, of the Bronx, the last of the six people who were aboard the Grady White. The 30-foot vessel went down 5 miles southeast of Breezy Point, Queens, after taking on water around noon Sunday during a recreational fishing excursion, the Coast Guard said. 'We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Vernon Glasford,' said Capt. Jonathan Andrechik, the commander of Coast Guard Sector New York. 'The decision to suspend a search is always difficult. Though our active search has ended, our support and sympathy remain with all those impacted by this tragic incident.' The water temperature in the search area was about 38 degrees Fahrenheit. The other people aboard the boat were located Sunday. A Coast Guard boat crew recovered three people, a Coast Guard air crew recovered one person, and a New York City police aviation crew recovered another person. Four were unresponsive, the Coast Guard said. The NYPD said Monday morning that the hospitalized people were in critical condition and stable condition. The search covered approximately 842 square miles over the course of 30 hours and involved helicopters, planes, ships and small boats, the Coast Guard said.
