Latest "Coast Guard rescue" stories

Smoke and flames fill the air from raging wildfires on Front Street in downtown Lahaina, Maui on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.

Biden sends military to help with Hawaii wildfires

President Joe Biden said the Coast Guard and Navy are supporting response and rescue efforts, and the Marines are providing helicopters to fight the fires.

7 weeks ago

Coast Guard rescues 10 migrants from sinking vessel off Florida

Six migrants were repatriated to Cuba, and four others were evacuated to Florida for medical treatment, the Coast Guard said.

20 months ago

Coasties help save two lost divers

But they were forced to suspend the hunt for a missing mariner in Florida.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Coasties rescue 6 from sinking boat

Five people were wearing life jackets while another held onto a floatation device in the 60-degree water.

4 years ago

Coasties rescue man, boy, dog after boat capsizes

Crew members on the Coast Guard's 45-foot (14-meter) response boat spotted the father, son and dog at about 8:45 a.m. and pulled them onto the boat.

5 years ago

Coast Guard rescues helicopter crash survivor in Alaska; 3 missing

The helicopter was on a trip that began in Grand Prairie, Texas, bound for Wasilla, Alaska.

By Carl Prine

5 years ago

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