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Coast Guard Aground

Coast Guard Aground

Photo: dailysabah.com
Photo: dailysabah.com

A Greek Coast Guard vessel ran aground just off Aydin, Turkey.  The vessel had gone adrift after its engine broke down while on patrol. The vessel requested assistance with both Greek and Turkish Coast Guard coordinated rescue efforts. Six Turkish Coast Guard vessels along with an aircraft were dispatched to the scene. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.