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19-05-2025
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No passengers found in overturned vessel on Lake Oconee
The Brief Emergency crews found a capsized fishing boat in Lake Oconee; no one was inside the vessel. Marine 9 personnel towed the sunken boat to shore to prevent hazards for other lake users. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources will handle the removal of the vessel from the lake. GREENE COUNTY, Ga. - Emergency crews responded to Lake Oconee on Sunday morning after a fishing boat was found capsized in the middle of the lake. What we know According to Greene County Fire Rescue, officials searched the immediate area around the vessel searching for those who may have been aboard. Upon arrival, crews confirmed that no one was inside the overturned vessel. Marine 9 personnel successfully towed the sunken boat to shore to eliminate any hazards for other boaters and tubers in the area. What we don't know It was not immediately clear who owned the vessel. What's next The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has been notified and will coordinate the removal of the vessel from the lake. The Source The details in this article were provided by the Greene County Fire Rescue.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Coast Guard suspends search for fishing boat captain near Westport, WA
The Brief The captain of a 68-foot capsized fishing vessel has been located. Recovery crews continue work to recover his body from underwater amid unfavorable environmental conditions. Three other people on the ship were saved on Friday. WESTPORT, Wash. - The Coast Guard has announced the end to their search efforts for the captain of a capsized fishing vessel off the coast of Washington, confirming that their crews had located the 44-year-old captain in the waters near Westport. The fishing vessel capsized on Friday morning. All other crew members were rescued immediately following the quick sinking of the ship on May 9. Due to weather and water conditions, divers were not able to recover the body. The ship remains 40 feet under the waters. What they're saying "This is a tragedy for our fishing communities," said Capt. Justin Noggle, commander of Coast Guard Sector Columbia River. "I'm thankful our Coast Guard crews were able to save the three crewmembers quickly, and our hearts are with the family and friends of everyone impacted by this tremendous loss." What's next Amid recovery efforts, the Coast Guard reports that they continue to work with the Washington Department of Ecology to mitigate pollution and overall environmental impact of the sinking. There is a Seattle salvage team working on a plan to clean up the site, according to United States Coast Guard News. The Source Information for this article comes from the United States Coast Guard News. New area code coming to Seattle area in June. What to know WA's first In-N-Out gets closer to opening date VIDEO: Dramatic arrest of WA mother carrying toddler, stolen gun Pro-Palestinian protesters cause $1M in damage at UW, 34 arrested Health experts say 'harmless' symptoms could be signs of blood disease 2 WA brothers arrested after high-speed pursuit on I-90 Video shows shackled inmate escape custody at Sea-Tac, board light rail 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 news.
