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CBS News
29-07-2025
- General
- CBS News
Video shows Coast Guard rescuing 3 from capsized vessel on Lake Michigan in Sturgeon Bay
United States Coast Guard crews rescued three people from a capsized vessel on Lake Michigan on Monday. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes received a call around 1:27 p.m. Monday of a capsized 16-foot vessel with three people in the water in Sturgeon Bay. A small boat crew from the St. Ignace Coast Guard Station and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from the Coast Guard Air Station in Traverse City responded to the rescue. Members of the helicopter crew rescued three from the water, while the station crew confirmed that there was no debris, hazards or pollution to navigate, officials said. The three were taken to Pellston Regional Airport, where they were then transferred to EMS for further medical evaluation. "The crew operated with outstanding teamwork, which is a result of the numerous hours spent training alongside station personnel and assets like Station St. Ignace for moments like these," said Lt. j.g. Nicholas Betts, Air Station Traverse City Public Affairs Officer. "Thanks to the survivors for wearing life jackets — which made locating and rescuing them far more efficient — the crews were able to save three lives today."
San Francisco Chronicle
23-06-2025
- Climate
- San Francisco Chronicle
Lake Tahoe boat accident death toll rises to 7
Seven people are now confirmed dead and one remains missing after a 27-foot powerboat capsized during a violent storm on Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon, marking the region's deadliest boating accident in recent memory. Authorities recovered the body of one of the missing individuals late Sunday, according to a Monday morning update from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office. Dive teams from El Dorado, Washoe, and San Joaquin County sheriff's departments continued searching Monday for the eighth and final missing passenger. Two people survived and were hospitalized with hypothermia and other injuries. The boat, a Chris-Craft Launch 27, sank around 3 p.m. near D.L. Bliss State Park on the lake's southwest shore. It was carrying 10 people when a fast-moving squall swept in, generating 8-foot waves and wind gusts over 35 mph. The vessel was quickly overwhelmed and sank in deep water. 'The identifications of the deceased from this terrible incident will not be released until proper notifications have been made,' the sheriff's office said. 'Suspending a search is always a difficult decision to make and weighs heavily on each Coast Guard member involved,' said Cmdr. David Herndon, search and rescue mission coordinator with Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those involved in the boat capsize.' Saturday's storm struck with little warning, catching even experienced boaters by surprise and triggering widespread damage across Lake Tahoe's marinas and shoreline. Chris Williams, a party boat operator with Tahoe Sports, said his crews battled waves they had 'never seen on Lake Tahoe' while returning clients safely to shore. Two of the company's boats broke free from their moorings and washed ashore, though Williams said both are salvageable. Elsewhere, vessels were left wrecked or sunken, particularly near Camp Richardson Marina, where at least two boats were submerged and several others washed up outside the Grove Beach Bar & Grill. Lake Tahoe resident Chad Shelton told the Chronicle was surprised to hear that a Chris-Craft Launch 27 — a high-performance model not typically rented out — had gone down near Rooster Rock, a deep-water area with a steep drop-off. Boaters across the lake recounted harrowing escapes. One family narrowly reached shore after abandoning attempts to dock, while a group of women celebrating a bachelorette party described the ordeal as 'terrifying.' Longtime residents said the signs were there for those watching the skies, and warned that mountain weather can change rapidly.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
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
- General
- Yahoo
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
- Yahoo
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.
