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'HELP' sign on beach points rescuers to men stuck nine days on remote Pacific atoll
apnews.com/article/help-island-atoll-pacific-coast-guard-acfe972c9e6735ab0a6e12b033f959f8
Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
Wells, Maine residents rally to save treasured buoy: An 8,000 pound, 12-foot tall buoy washed up in Wells, Maine, on April 4. The US Coast Guard then decided to ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/20/metro/wells-maine-buoy-saved/
Ohio River near Pittsburgh is closed as crews search for missing barge, one of 26 that broke loose
apnews.com/article/barges-break-loose-ohio-river-pittsburgh-09395678882415fa7864a4cd720d6e0c
The US Coast Guard rescued a pregnant woman from a Disney cruise ship outside of Puerto Rico after she experienced a medical emergency onboard.
US Coast Guard says boardings of Chinese fishing vessels in South Pacific legal: The U.S. Coast Guard has rejected comments by a Chinese diplomat that its recent ...
reuters.com/world/us-coast-guard-says-boardings-chinese-fishing-vessels-south-pacific-legal-2024-04-10/
Pregnant Disney cruise passenger airlifted by Coast Guard after medical emergency
nydailynews.com/2024/04/17/disney-cruise-emergency-pregnant-woman-airlifted-coast-guard/
Coast Guard Academy cadets disciplined over homework cheating accusations: Officials say 55 U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets have been disciplined for sharing ...
apnews.com/article/coast-guard-academy-cheating-discipline-45936eaac254c05b62a2b9f3bf9505f5
Body of 4th Baltimore bridge collapse victim recovered as feds start criminal probe and others launch new investigations
cnn.com/2024/04/15/us/francis-scott-key-bridge-investigation/
Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident
- The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.
- Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.
- Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.
- President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.
Company believes it found sunken barge in Ohio River near Pittsburgh, one of 26 that got loose
apnews.com/article/barges-break-loose-ohio-river-pittsburgh-48ce86b36212bba72bda15376f728441
Stranded sailors rescued after making 'HELP' sign with leaves: A sign calling for "HELP" made from palm tree leaves saved a crew of sailors who had been stranded ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/micronesia-sailors-rescued-making-help-sign-palm-tree-leaves-rcna147327
Inside the military’s response to the Baltimore bridge collapse: Inside a Baltimore cruise terminal last week, dozens of military personnel were spread out ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4601227-military-response-baltimore-bridge-collapse/
"Help" sign made from palm leaves leads to fishermen's rescue from a tiny Pacific island.eu.usatoday.com/videos/news/2024/04/12/island-castaways-rescued-help-sign-palm-leaves/73285703007/
Coast Guard resumes search for missing man Jeffrey Kale after boat was found off NC coast
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/10/jeffrey-kale-missing-boater-north-carolina/73272829007/
US Coast Guard gives all clear after Louisiana spill response: The Unified Command completed a line integrity test on the Main Pass Oil Gathering (MPOG) ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-coast-guard-gives-all-clear-after-louisiana-spill-response-2024-04-08/
WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing as Biden meets with leaders of Japan and Philippines
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-white-house-holds-news-briefing-as-biden-meets-with-leaders-of-japan-and-philippines
A goat named "Chug" disappeared from his farm back in February. This week, his owners were reunited with the suspected "goatnapping" victim ... Show more
Royal Caribbean cruise: 'Drunk' passenger jumped from ship in front of family: The US Coast Guard is searching for a 20-year-old who jumped off a cruise liner ...
businessinsider.com/drunk-20-year-old-cruise-passenger-jumps-overboard-2024
FDNY at fault in fire boat crash that killed visiting Belgian firefighter, Coast Guard finds
nydailynews.com/2024/04/07/fdny-at-fault-in-fire-boat-crash-that-killed-visiting-belgian-firefighter-coast-guard-finds/
Levion Parker ID’d as Man Who Jumped to Death on Royal Caribbean Cruise: Witnesses said he appeared drunk and was fighting with his dad, according to reports.
thedailybeast.com/levion-parker-idd-as-man-who-jumped-to-death-on-royal-caribbean-cruise
California pilot and his dog survive plane crash after swimming to shore: The Piper PA-32, a single engine plane, crashed off the coast across from Trump’s LA ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/16/california-pilot-dog-survive-plane-crash
Almost £17 million of drugs seized by Royal Navy: British sailors, Royal Marines and a US Coast Guard team on HMS Trent intercepted a smuggling speedboat ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/almost-17-million-of-drugs-seized-by-royal-navy/
#British sailors, Royal Marines and a #US Coast Guard team on HMS Trent intercepted a smuggling speedboatsaudigazette.com.sa/article/641857
Why are so few Haitian refugees arriving by boat in Florida? DeSantis has a theory — and claims credit
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/24/why-are-so-few-haitian-refugees-arriving-by-boat-in-florida-desantis-has-a-theory-and-claims-credit/
Fisherman disappears, leaving phone on boat and engines running, MD officials say
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287885170.html
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Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240412/p2g/00m/0in/007000c
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
Several dozen ships lost propulsion in Maryland waters before Key Bridge collapse: ‘You’re basically just drifting’
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/18/key-bridge-collapse-other-ships-lost-propulsion/
Which of NC’s 6 historic working lighthouses will be open for climbing this year? A guide
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287702425.html
Biden to meet with Philippines, Japanese leaders as worry grows about Chinese action in Indo-Pacific
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-biden-to-meet-with-philippines-japanese-leaders-as-worry-grows-about/
Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
Stranded sailors wrote 'HELP' on the beach of a remote island and it actually got them rescued
qz.com/sailors-rescued-help-sign-beach-micronesia-island-1851412625
Massive cargo ship narrowly avoided 2 Mississippi River crashes in Louisiana in 2 days
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/coast-guard-investigates-near-misses-on-mississippi-river/article_9fff1390-fb6c-11ee-bd04-3fca0f242ef5.html
Coast guard seizes 460 pounds of illegally caught red snapper: The U.S. Coast Guard seized around 460 pounds of red snappers and three sharks after intercepting ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/lancha-red-snapper-shark-illegal-19401305.php
Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15227542
Missing angler’s boat found far off North Carolina — with no one aboard, officials say
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287528175.html
First new west coast navy ship in 25 years arrives at CFB Esquimalt: Several members from the west coast who had flown to Halifax in January to begin work on the ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/first-new-west-coast-navy-ship-in-25-years-arrives-at-cfb-esquimalt-8604590
Boat capsizes off S.F. beach; four rescued from water.: A vessel three miles off the coast of San Francisco’s Ocean Beach capsized, with four people pulled from ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/boat-rescue-19402419.php
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Surge in Haitian migrants hasn’t hit Florida shores, so far. What happened?: The predictions were dire: Florida was on the verge of experiencing an onslaught of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/13/surge-in-haitian-migrants-hasnt-hit-florida-shores-so-far-what-happened/
U.S. Coast Guard cutter Narwhal open for tours in Dana Point Harbor: The ship will be docked Saturday at the Ocean Institute for the public to explore.
ocregister.com/2024/04/12/u-s-coast-guard-cutter-narwhal-open-for-tours-in-dana-point-harbor/
Boater from Charlotte area goes missing while fishing off North Carolina coast
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287474360.html
Taiwan intent on beefing up 'interoperability' with U.S.: Navy chief - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404090005
Coast Guard seizes 400 pounds of red snapper on boat off Texas coast: Authorities have seized approximately 400 pounds of illegally caught red snapper from a ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/coast-guard-seize-red-snapper-texas-coast-19387851.php
An alternate channel is being prepared for essential vessels at Baltimore bridge collapse site
apnews.com/article/baltimore-bridge-collapse-04-01-2024-74e78dc0fbc42ae2780c58719d024952
Quick Glance: Braving the Rain: White House Easter Egg Display
- Unexpected incident with a saw blade in the parking lot.
- Pursuit of suspect by mounted police.
- Unique sale featuring celebrity clothing.
- Former addict shares insights on decriminalization.
Eastern Seaboard's largest crane to help clear wreckage of Baltimore bridge: updates
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/29/baltimore-bridge-collapse-live-updates/73138695007/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Engineers clearing collapsed Baltimore bridge say limited-access channel to port to open in 4 weeks
apnews.com/article/baltimore-bridge-collapse-04-04-2024-56b4fb2b5b6bb7ce97511bb3ed298067
Quick Glance: Successful Recovery of Missing Construction Worker After Key Bridge Collapse
- Authorities announced the successful recovery of a construction worker who had been missing following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.
- The worker identified as Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval was 38 years old and recognized by the Unified Command.
- Three workers are still missing and presumed deceased, including Miguel Luna, a father of five from Usulutan, California, in El Salvador, as reported by his family to ABC News.
- Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore expressed that the retrieval of the third victim "moves us one step closer to closure," while emphasizing that he continues to stand with families awaiting news of their loved ones.
Former college football player rescued by Coast Guard after going missing in Gulf of Mexico
goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/former-college-football-player-rescued-coast-guard-after-108696367
Mayorkas warns that Haitians crossing to U.S. by sea will be returned: Haitians seeking to flee gang violence engulfing the Caribbean nation should avoid ...
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287385700.html
U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker Faces Delays With No Funding Request for 2025, Aims to Acquire Commercial Icebreaker
highnorthnews.com/en/us-coast-guard-icebreaker-faces-delays-no-funding-request-2025-aims-acquire-commercial-icebreaker
Officials Say Hazardous Material Aboard Crashed Ship Poses No Threat: Two containers fell into the water and were missing, but neither contained hazardous ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/us/hazardous-material-dali-ship-baltimore.html
Cargo ship that collided with Baltimore Bridge had 'routine engine maintenance' in port, officials say
pbs.org/newshour/nation/cargo-ship-that-collided-with-baltimore-bridge-had-routine-engine-maintenance-in-port-officials-say
Coast Guard searching for man who went overboard from cruise ship near Bahamas: The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a man who went overboard from a cruise ship ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/florida-keys/article287392235.html
Family ‘horrified’ as son jumps off cruise: A cruise turned into a nightmare for people aboard Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas when a young man jumped ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/man-20-goes-overboard-from-royal-caribbean-cruise-in-front-of-family/news-story/9e871abada73469324487098f0ca8930
To Contain China, the U.S. Bets on a 40-Year-Old Ship: A 270-foot U.S. Coast Guard cutter has been transferred to the Pacific as part of the Biden ...
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The governor, members of the US Coast Guard, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and others will provide an update on efforts underway following the disaster.
US Coast Guard searching for Marine who went missing off Puerto Rico beach: Samuel Wanjiru was in distress while swimming in high surf, authorities said.
abcnews.go.com/US/us-coast-guard-searching-marine-missing-off-puerto/story
Wes Moore envisioned economic revival. Then the Key Bridge collapsed.: The freshman governor, an ascendant figure for Democrats who had already faced high ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/01/wes-moore-baltimore-bridge-collapse/
The transportation secretary and the US Coast Guard join the briefing after a cargo ship rammed into a Baltimore bridge and caused it to collapse.
Former Gamecock quarterback safe after kayak found miles out to sea: A former University of South Carolina quarterback was found safe by the Coast Guard when his ...
charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article287199655.html
Alabama man spent the night sitting atop his capsized sailboat in the Gulf of Mexico
al.com/news/2024/03/alabama-man-spent-the-night-sitting-atop-his-capsized-sailboat-in-the-gulf-of-mexico.html
Chris Smelley, Sylacauga coach and former South Carolina QB, found safe after disappearing while kayaking in Florida
al.com/news/2024/03/sylacauga-football-coach-chris-smelley-disappears-while-kayaking-in-florida.html
Coast Guard investigates oil spill spotted in California off Huntington Beach's coast
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/09/coast-guard-oil-spill-huntington-beach-california/72909723007/
27 high schoolers rescued from Long Island Sound after boat capsizes off Connecticut
nydailynews.com/2024/03/20/compo-beach-westport-ct-boat-capsize-rescue/
DeSantis is prepping for a wave of Haitian migrants. Advocates say he's grandstanding
npr.org/2024/03/21/1239647148/haiti-florida-migrants-desantis-immigration
US Coast Guard Boards Suspected Lawbreaking Chinese Ships: The Chinese vessels were found to be violating fishing laws, officials said.
newsweek.com/us-coast-guard-boards-china-fishing-ship-vanuatu-south-pacific-1876744
US Coast Guard says no oil sheen seen off California after spill: The U.S. Coast Guard said an overflight on Sunday no longer detected an oil sheen off the coast ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-coast-guard-says-no-oil-sheen-seen-off-california-after-spill-2024-03-11/
Chile Wildfires Prompt Evacuations Along Coast: Several communities in the Valparaíso region were being evacuated on Wednesday night. Fires along the coast ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/13/world/americas/chile-wildfires-valparaiso.html
WA ferry crew, Coast Guard rescue 6 people, 2 dogs in Rosario Strait: The boat's passengers called for help after a wave shattered the 37-foot cabin cruiser's ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-ferry-crew-coast-guard-rescue-6-people-2-dogs-in-rosario-strait/
Oil sheen off California possibly caused by natural seepage from ocean floor, Coast Guard says
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/oil-sheen-off-california-possibly-caused-natural-seepage-108031154
‘Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks’ cast member Captain Charlie ‘Griff’ Griffin dies in boating accident
cnn.com/2024/03/07/entertainment/wicked-tuna-outer-banks-captain-charlie-griff-griffin-death/
A group of researchers in India have discovered a mushroom sprouting from the side of a golden-backed frog. abcnews.visitlink.me/gYR5r9
A Canadian tourist is lucky to be alive after he apparently took a wrong turn on a remote road in Hawaii and drove his rental car off a 60-foot cliff ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/tourist-rescued-after-driving-rental-car-off-cliff/story
Quick Glance: Tourist rescued after cliff car crash in Hawaii
- A Canadian tourist narrowly survived after driving a rental car off a 60-foot cliff and into the sea.
- Firefighters and the U.S. Coast Guard rescued the man, who was alone, after being spotted by fishermen.
- The incident occurred near the Ka'u Forest Reserve in Hawai'i, where the man veered off the road and landed on the rocks below the cliff with a rented Jeep.
Charleston, now officially designated as an official Coast Guard Community, will be home port to five of the 11 elite Coast Guard national security cutters ... Show more bit.ly/3SZQygy
US Coast Guard seizes more than $143 million worth of cocaine in the Pacific: The US Coast Guard seized nearly 11,000 pounds of cocaine, worth over $143 million ...
cnn.com/2024/02/27/politics/us-coast-guard-seizes-cocaine-pacific-ocean/
Major Columbia River property owner frustrated that I-5 Bridge project has yet to get Coast Guard approval
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/05/major-columbia-river-property-owner-frustrated-that-i-5-bridge-project-has-yet-to-get-coast-guard-approval/
Titanic sub: Banging sound that gave hope of finding crew alive aired for first time
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/titan-sub-documentary-audio-b2504296.html
Local, foreign authorities intercept semi-submersible vessel carrying 5,000+lbs of cocaine - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/05/local-foreign-authorities-intercept-semi-submersible-vessel-carrying-5000lbs-of-cocaine/
Charleston to be home to 5 national security cutters, about half of Coast Guard's fleet
postandcourier.com/militarydigest/coast-guard-national-security-cutters-charleston-sc/article_b8323160-cb9f-11ee-8ab2-93b912d73c80.html
Plans for virtual buoys to replace some markers outside harbors raised concerns: The U.S. Coast Guard is planning on replacing some buoys, but it appears the one ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/01/plans-for-virtual-buoys-to-replace-some-markers-outside-newport-and-other-harbors-raised-concerns/
The mayor of Baltimore has described the collapse of a major bridge in the city as an “unthinkable tragedy.”
A container ship struck the Francis Scott Key ... Show more #baltimore #francisscottkeybridge #rtenews #baltimorebridgecollapse
US Coast Guard repatriates Haitian migrants: ST PETERSBURG, CMC – The United States (US) Coast Guard says the crew of its cutter Venturous returned to their ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/us-coast-guard-repatriates-haitian-migrants/
Could a horrific port accident happen in Houston? (Opinion): Houston's bridges are safe from ships, writes Port Commissioner Ric Campo. And the port works on ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/houston-port-safety-19376054.php
Freighters in Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway lose power, steering about 20 times a year
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/28/freighters-in-great-lakes-st-lawrence-seaway-lose-power-steering-about-20-times-a-year/73122611007/
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