4 rescued after ship takes on water off Port Canaveral, Coast Guard says
Read full article: 4 rescued after ship takes on water off Port Canaveral, Coast Guard saysA United States Coast Guard crew at Port Canaveral rescued four people after their boat took on water on Saturday, according to the Coast Guard.
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Coast Guard rescues father, son from disabled boat near Melbourne
Read full article: Coast Guard rescues father, son from disabled boat near MelbourneThe United States Coast Guard on Saturday night rescued a father and his 15-year-old son from a 25-foot vessel that became disabled approximately 10 miles east of Melbourne. The father and son were towed back to Station Port Canaveral. At approximately 2:30 p.m., Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville watchstanders received a call over VHF-Channel 16 from the father stating his life and his son’s life were in danger due to the heavy weather conditions. “The maritime environment is constantly changing,” said Chief Petty Officer Ryan Andzelik, Sector Jacksonville Command Duty Officer. Ensuring your vessel is properly equipped with the required safety equipment is paramount to a safe return home.”AdFor a list of required safety items, or to have a courtesy safety check on your vessel contact your local USCG Auxiliary unit by visiting http://cgaux.org/vsc/”
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4 adults, 2 kids rescued from Disappearing Island in New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: 4 adults, 2 kids rescued from Disappearing Island in New Smyrna BeachNEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. Six people, including two children, were rescued from Disappearing Island in New Smyrna Beach on Monday, according to a news release from the United States Coast Guard. Coast Guard Jacksonville Sector officials said the rescue took place around 7 p.m. on Monday, after the operator of a boat reported that he was aground and had left his family on the island. The mans wife, who was on Disappearing Island, contacted Station Ponce De Leon Inlet watchstanders saying it was getting dark, the children were possibly dehydrated and that the family could use assistance, according to the news release. A Coast Guard boat crew boat crew rescued the four adults and two children from Disappearing Island and safely transferred them to Swoop Site boat ramp, where they were reunited with their other family members, the release said. No one required medical attention, according to Coast Guard officials.
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