Coast Guard rescues endangered boaters


Monday, December 01, 2008 | 3 comment(s)

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The U.S. Coast Guard assisted three people whose boat lost power near the mouth of the Umpqua River on Sunday.

According to Coast Guard spokesman Justin Uyttewaal, a 19-foot boat ran out of gas as it was approaching the bar. When the three passengers tried to start up a secondary engine, a swell came up and shut off their power. The boat didn’t have a radio, Uyttewaal said, but a Coast Guard watch tower saw people on board waving for help, at about 2 p.m.

The Coast Guard sent out two boats, a 47-footer and a 25-footer. When Coast Guard rescuers arrived in the area, they found the boat on the North Jetty, as well as the three passengers.

“They were fine. No problem,” Uyttewaal said. “They didn’t make it to the bar. They were very lucky.”
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Carl Ramrod wrote on Dec 5, 2008 7:19 PM:

Have you ever seen those 48 footers that roll over. They are incredible to watch when they do that training in the surf. I'm just glad that they are here for our community. I go boating a lot. Most people are not very smart and these boys in blue are there to bail them out. God bless America

charlie stevenson wrote on Dec 5, 2008 7:13 PM:

Big Ups to the USCG. I actually watched this happen. They responded very fast and saved those men. They are sharp looking young men. God bless those glorious sailors.
Charlie A. Stevenson
Winchester Bay

What a Shame wrote on Dec 1, 2008 3:13 PM:

A BIG THANK YOU to all the people in the Coast Guard. You are fantastic and are much needed and appreciated around here. Thank you for your time and for your expertise. You risk your life all the time and never expect anything back. Well....it ain't much...BUT......I for one do say THANK YOU


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