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May 15, 2007

19 Fisherman Rescued, 20 Still Missing After Boat Capsizes

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April 26, 2007: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico

Only 19 of 39 fishermen have been rescued after the capsizing of their vessel, 20 nautical miles north of Monti Cristi, Dominican Republic.

On Tuesday, April 24th, a Good Samaritan vessel rescued two fishermen from the water. The fishermen reported that their vessel, whith 39 passengers on board, had originated from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic the previous evening, headed for Silver Bank - about 60 nautical miles north, when it capsized.

The U.S. Coast Guard and the Dominican Republic navy were called in to assist with the rescues, and a total of 19 fisherman were rescued. None of the rescued were wearing lifejackets or flotation devices.

Source: U.S. Coast Guard Press Release

Posted by Beard Stacey & Jacobsen, LLP at 12:55 PM |

Medevac of Injured Fisherman

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April 23, 2007: KODIAK, Ak

A 39-year-old fisherman was evacuated from the Seattle-based fishing vessel "Cape Kawana" after a report that he was injured and needed medical attention.

The vessel was 60 miles south of Kodiak Island when the Coast Guard hoisted the injured man from the deck. He was transported to Kodiak.

Source: U.S. Coast Guard Press Release

Posted by Beard Stacey & Jacobsen, LLP at 12:36 PM |

13 Rescued from Life Raft after Vessel Capsizes

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April 25, 2007: JUNEAU, Alaska

The Coast Guard Auxiliary rescued 13 people from a life raft after the 38-foot charter vessel Halibut Endeavor capsized near Homer. The Homer Police Department received a call from one of the passengers, stating that the vessel was taking on water. The Coast Guard was then contacted, and they arrived at the scene to find all 13 passengers in a life raft. All passengers made it to the life raft before the vessel capsized. The Auxiliary transferred the crew and passengers to Roanoke Island.

The cause of the vessel taking on water is unknown at this time.

Source: U.S. Coast Guard Press Release

Posted by Beard Stacey & Jacobsen, LLP at 12:17 PM |

Three Rescued After Grounding of Vessel

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April 26, 2007: JUNEAU, Alaska

A Coast Guard helicopter from Sitka rescued three people from the trawling vessel "Sea Bear", after it ran aground in the Klag Bay area. The three were transported to Sitka after being located on a nearby shore with their skiff.

Source: U.S. Coast Guard



Posted by Beard Stacey & Jacobsen, LLP at 12:08 PM |