Sean Kingston rescued by off-duty Coast Guardsman
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
We often hear stories of exceptional acts performed by everyday people. The woman that pulls a passenger from a burning car seconds before it bursts into flames. Or the man who resuscitates an unconscious individual just when you think there is no hope. These are the good Samaritans of our communities and whenever we hear [...]
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Good Samaritans recognized for Deepwater Horizon rescues
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
When the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon exploded and caught fire April 20, 2010, her crew fought bravely for first their vessel, then their lives and those of their shipmates. The surviving crewmembers were rescued by a rapid and heroic response from nearby mariners and Coast Guard aircrews. Nearly a year to the day [...]
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75-year-old man awarded Silver Lifesaving Medal
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Written by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Jorgensen, Ninth Coast Guard District Public Affairs Edward Fillingham, a 75-year-old man suffering from Parkinson’s disease, didn’t have a plan when he sprung into action on a chilly day in April 2009 and rescued two men and a woman minutes away from drowning in a frigid harbor of [...]
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itCG – rescue underway, public service awards, aviators honored, Coast Guard cities
Thursday, December 17, 2009
The Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba was deployed last night to investigate a distress call from a Gloucester lobster boat disabled approximately 200-miles offshore. The boat, whose engines wouldn’t start, was facing 40 mph winds and 11-16 foot seas with a forecast calling for snow showers was being towed by a Good Samaritan as it awaited [...]
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itCG – Auxiliary to the rescue, vessel leaking oil, whirlpool diving
Thursday, December 10, 2009
YouTube DoDLive Coast Guard Auxiliarists combined with a Good Samaritan in the rescue of a 52-year-old fisherman who had been missing since Sunday in the British Virgin Islands. The missing boater made his distress call on a cell phone Wednesday afternoon at which time Sector San Juan watchstanders diverted an Auxiliary aircraft to the scene to [...]
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itCG – Guardian becomes a citizen, capsized boaters rescued, cruise ship assists SAR, scholarship honors Rescue 1363
Monday, November 16, 2009
Guardians rescued two men from a capsized boat six miles off the shore of Fort Lauderdale Sunday afternoon. A small boat from Station Fort Lauderdale and a helicopter from Air Station Miami were deployed to locate the boat when it was reported sinking but no location was given. Friends and family were unable to help [...]
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itCG – oil fire rages in Puerto Rico, mysterious oil spill in SC, rescues off NJ and Delaware
Friday, October 23, 2009
Guardians are on the scene of a fuel tank farm explosion near San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Coast Guard has deployed multiple assets to provide a safety and security zone as the fire is brought under control. While no major injuries have been reported, the fire is expected to burn for several days. Click here [...]
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itCG-Eagle visits Boston, CGIS asks public for help, busy weekend on Lake Champlain
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Coast Guard Barque Eagle attended Sail Boston festivities this week. Check out these links for some great pictures. Here and here Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) is looking for a 40-50 foot speed boat that was driving recklessly on Niagara River near Niagara Falls last Sunday evening and did not stop for Coast Guard authorities. [...]
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itCG-four rescued, barge stuck in the mud, Louisville Urban League
Friday, July 10, 2009
After calling the Coast Guard for help on their marine radio, four people were rescued by Good Samaritans from their sinking boat about 30 miles south of Long Island, New York. The Good Samaritans overheard the radio call and diverted to respond to the situation. All four passengers were wearing life jackets and were not [...]
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itCG – #1 in DHS, Reservist recognized, ravine rescue, man on an air mattress
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Coast Guard was ranked top agency in the Department of Homeland Security and 29 out of the 216 federal government agencies in the Best Places to Work survey. Another great indication our workforce is pretty happy. More information here Since we’ve been talking about Southwest border security, here is another example of how the United [...]
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