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Accidental distress call triggers Navy, Coast Guard rescue mission

In addition to U.S. rescue personnel, a local public safety team got involved in the search by conducting vessel checks on the east side of the island.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

9 months ago

Coast Guard cutter sailing to mystery debris site

Virginia watchstanders received a distress signal from an unregistered emergency position indicating radio beacon on Tuesday morning.

By Carl Prine

3 years ago

Coasties rescue pair clinging to capsized sailboat for hours

Rescuers transported them to a hospital.

4 years ago

Maritime tip: Get ready for spring boating by preparing for winter

Through November of 2018, Coast Guard crews in the 5th District responded to 14 search and rescue cases due to dead batteries. There were 119 reported engine failures of different sorts and more than 200 cases were due to operator error.

By Public Affairs Specialist 1st Class Andy Kendrick, U.S. Coast Guard 5th District Mid-Atlantic

5 years ago

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