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Josias Aground

Josias Aground

The 52 foot wooden fishing vessel Josias went aground at the entrance to Chetco River near Brookings, Oregon.   The Coast Guard responded with the 47 foot motor lifeboat, but the lifeboat was unable to get close enough to reach the Josias.  The Coast Guard went back to the station and returned with the 25 foot response boat which was able to reach the Josias.  All three people on board were rescued and taken back to the station.  No injuries reported.  A containment boom has been placed around the vessel to prevent pollution being released.  The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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The United States saved by Coast Guard

The United States saved by Coast Guard

The 76 foot fishing vessel United States became disabled from a 1 inch hole that was 6 inches below the waterline while off Nantucket, Massachusetts.   The fishing vessel began to flood from the water ingress and the vessel’s master sent out a distress signal.   The Coast Guard responded by sending a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter with a dewatering pump.   The helicopter lowered the pump to the United States which got the flooding under control.  The vessel was then escorted to New Beford, Massachusetts where it moored.

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Ruby Lily Aground

Ruby Lily Aground

Location of the San Juan Islands
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The 50 foot fishing vessel Ruby Lily ran ashore on Petos Island, San Juan Islands, Washington.   The Coast Guard directed a cutter to the scene which found the vessel aground.   The master of the Ruby Lily was uninjured and decided to remain on the vessel.   A salvage company was contacted to assist refloating the Ruby Lily.   No water pollution reported.

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