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| Press Release |
Date: January 7, 2007 |
COAST GUARD RESCUES FOUR FISHERMEN | |
| JUNEAU, Alaska- The Coast Guard rescued four fishermen two miles east of Cape Igvak at 3:50 pm today.
The Coast Guard North Pacific Search and Rescue Coordination Center received an electronic distress beacon alert at 2:15 pm this afternoon and diverted a Coast Guard C-130 aircraft to investigate while simultaneously launching a rescue helicopter from Air Station Kodiak. Shortly after diverting, the C-130 located the remains of the fishing vessel (F/V) Hunter and a life raft with four crewmen near the location of the distress beacon. Within an hour of launching, the crew of the F/V Hunter were hoisted to safety by Coast Guard rescue helicopter. All four crew members were taken to Kodiak where they received medical attention. The F/V Hunter is based out of Cordova. | |
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