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Savannah Ray

Savannah Ray

Savannah Ray
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The fishing vessel Savannah Ray ran aground in Chiniak Bay off Kodiak Island, Alaska. The Savannah Ray had run aground in bad weather with winds reaching 50 mph and seas reaching 10 feet. The crew sent out a distress call and the fishing vessel’s EPIRB alerted authorities.  The Coast Guard dispatched a Jayhawk helicopter to the scene.  The helicopter arrived over the Savannah Ray finding the 4 crew in their survival suits with the life raft launched. The helicopter hoisted the 4 crew to safety and transferred them to Kodiak. No reports of injuries.

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Hornet

Hornet

Hornet
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The 46 foot long fishing vessel Hornet became disabled off the entrance to the Columbia River, Washington.  The Hornet had lost power and was taking on water in 4 meter seas and 25 mph winds.  The crew sent out a mayday with two USCG lifeboats from Cape Disappointment, a Jayhawk helicopter from Astoria and a nearby fishing vessel responding to the scene.  The rescue vessels arrived within half an hour.  The 47 foot lifeboat took the Hornet under tow while assisting the crew with a dewatering pump.  The vessels proceeded to Ilwaco, Washington.  Two crew of the Hornet sustained minor injuries, but did not require medical attention.  No reports of pollution released.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Hornet
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Adventure aground

Adventure aground

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The 23 meter long passenger ferry Adventure ran aground near Battery Island, North Carolina.  The ferry was on its regular run between Southport and Bald Head with 31 passengers when it struck a sandbar.  Some 13 passengers were injured with 3 suffering moderate to severe injuries.  The vessel requested assistance with the 47-foot motor life boat and 25 foot response boat from the Oak Island Coast Guard Station responding.  The Coast Guard boats were able to transfer the injured passengers off the ferry and transport them to the nearby marina.  The remaining passengers were taken ashore with the assistance of other rescue vessels and the Bald Head Island Ferry Ranger.  No reports of pollution released.  A tug was requested to help refloat the Advernture.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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