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Juneau Man Arrested for Operating a Vessel under the Influence

By Alaska Native News on Mar 22, 2020 Featured, General News, Southeast Alaska

A Juneau man was arrested on operating a vessel while intoxicated and his vessel was towed back to Juneau, troopers reported on Saturday. The U. S. Coast Guard contacted wildlife troopers and reported that they had a vessel under tow after it was grounded on the backside of Douglas Island on Saturday. The USCG […]

Coast Guard Rescues Missing Juneau Snowmobiler

By Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Steenson | USCG on Jan 8, 2016 General News, Southeast Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew located and hoisted a snowmobiler from Douglas Island, Alaska, Monday. The helicopter crew located the man within five minutes of beginning their search by spotting his flashlight. The man was hoisted and transported to Juneau with no apparent injuries. Watchstanders from Sector […]