KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard medevaced an 87-year-old female reportedly suffering from complications associated with a lower back injury aboard the fishing vessel Annie B in Port Alexander, Sunday evening. An Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew hoisted the injured woman and transported her to awaiting emergency medical services in Sitka. Watchstanders at […]
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard urges Alaska boaters to use extra caution and to ensure they have the safety equipment they need while out on the water this Labor Day weekend. With an anticipated increase in the number of recreational boating activities, boaters need to take proper safety precautions and remain vigilant using these recommended […]
COAST GUARD CUTTER HEALY, Arctic Ocean – Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researchers successfully landed an unmanned aircraft system on the flight deck of Coast Guard Cutter Healy Monday, marking the first time a UAS has completed a take-off and landing aboard a Coast Guard icebreaker. UAS operators from AeroVironment, designers […]
KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard responded to seven passengers experiencing rough seas aboard the 29-foot fishing vessel Analise off Rocky Point on the east side of Togiak Bay, Saturday. A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew safely embarked a woman and four children for transport to Togiak. A good Samaritan in an […]