Tag: Coast Guard
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Coast Guard Seizes $63 Million Cocaine Haul in Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard seized over $63 million worth of cocaine, totaling more than 4,800 pounds, at a Florida seaport following a dramatic shootout with a suspected drug smuggling vessel. Interception and Seizure The drug shipment was intercepted with the assistance of the HNLMS Groningen, an offshore patrol vessel operated by the Royal Netherlands Navy,…
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Aurora Cruise Ship Partially Sinks in California Delta
Thousands of Illegal Marijuana Plants Seized in Tuolumne County Ownership Issues Surrounding the Aurora The Aurora, a 1950s cruise ship, has been partially submerged in the California Delta near Stockton for two days, raising concerns over its ownership and environmental impact. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has highlighted a recent change in ownership, adding…
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Coast Guard Rescues Four Boaters Near Freeport, Texas
In a swift response to a distress call, the U.S. Coast Guard successfully rescued four individuals from an overturned vessel near Freeport, Texas, on Monday. The incident underscores the critical role of emergency services in safeguarding maritime activities. Mayday Call Prompts Coast Guard Intervention The rescue operation was initiated after officials at Coast Guard Sector…
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Coast Guard Rescues Injured Sailor Near Sapelo Island, Georgia
The Coast Guard swiftly responded to a distress call from a sailor whose sailboat encountered trouble near Sapelo Island, Georgia, this week. Urgent Rescue Mission Rapid Response Injury During Salvage Medevac Operation Salvage and Conclusion This incident underscores the importance of prompt and coordinated response efforts by the Coast Guard in safeguarding maritime activities along…
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Coast Guard Intercepts Americans Allegedly Smuggling Migrants off Southern California Coast
EL PASO, Texas (TLNA) – Two individuals claiming to be tuna fishermen off the coast of Southern California now face charges of migrant smuggling after a U.S. Coast Guard operation intercepted their vessel southwest of Point Loma. Intercepting the Vessel The Coast Guard, patrolling U.S. territorial waters, detected a vessel entering from Mexico and moved…
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U.S. Coast Guard Foils Migrant Smuggling Attempt off Southern California Coast
In a recent operation off the coast of Southern California, the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a vessel suspected of smuggling migrants, leading to the arrest of two American citizens on migrant-smuggling charges. The incident unfolded approximately 5 miles southwest of Point Loma, prompting an investigation that uncovered a disturbing attempt to bring undocumented individuals into…
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Search Continues for Missing Boater off North Carolina Coast
New details emerge in the search for Jeffrey Kale, 47, who disappeared during a fishing trip near Oak Island, N.C. Vanishing Act Jeffrey Kale, 47, was last seen departing the Southport Wildlife Boat Ramp in Brunswick County on Saturday afternoon. Suspended Search The U.S. Coast Guard announced late Monday night the suspension of the search…
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Coast Guard Rescues Injured Man from Galveston Jetty
In Galveston, Texas, a dramatic rescue unfolded as the U.S. Coast Guard sprang into action to save a man who had fallen while traversing a jetty near Galveston. Urgent Call for Assistance The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office issued a distress call to the Coast Guard at approximately 3:20 p.m. The call reported that a 28-year-old…
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Coast Guards Rescue Man at North Jetty in Galveston
Galveston, Texas – In a swift response, the Galveston and Houston Coast Guards rescued a 28-year-old man who fell while walking along the North Jetty in Galveston on Friday, April 5. Prompt Response Saves Injured Man Upon receiving the distress call, the U.S. Coast Guard Station Galveston and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Houston promptly…
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Former College Quarterback Rescued After 12-Hour Stranding at Sea: Coast Guard’s Dramatic Video
GRAYTON BEACH, Fla. – A dramatic rescue unfolded in the Gulf of Mexico as former college quarterback Chris Smelley was found stranded at sea for 12 hours, caught on camera by the U.S. Coast Guard. Stranded at Sea Kayaker Chris Smelley, 37, found himself in dire straits as he was stranded at sea without a…
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Vessel Rescued in San Diego Bay
Two Individuals Safely Retrieved by Coast Guard SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) successfully rescued two individuals after their vessel encountered difficulties in the San Diego Bay Thursday afternoon, according to reports from Friday. Emergency Response Around 4 p.m. Thursday, the Coast Guard’s San Diego Joint Harbor Operations Center received a…
