Coast Guard searching for two missing boaters from Virginia
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for two 65-year-olds from Virginia who haven't been heard from in over a week after their sailboat was damaged in bad weather.
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The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for two 65-year-olds from Virginia who haven't been heard from in over a week after their sailboat was damaged in bad weather.
The kayak didn't have identifying marks but held flip flops, a camera and two water bottles.
In 2004, Hurricane Ivan brought down a massive oil platform operated by Taylor Energy, in the Gulf of Mexico. For years, oil has been seeping into the Gulf. Jon Wertheim reports on the efforts of a Coast Guard captain and a Cajun engineer to find a solution.
In 2004, Hurricane Ivan brought down a massive oil platform operated by Taylor Energy, in the Gulf of Mexico. For years, oil has been seeping into the Gulf. Jon Wertheim reports on the efforts of a Coast Guard captain and a Cajun engineer to find a solution.
Four others were rescued, with one having to be airlifted out of the water with an apparent leg injury.
Officials said a "mass rescue effort" was still underway.
"Our prayers are with the families during this difficult time," a Coast Guard commander said in a statement.
It's not yet clear why the man, identified by the Coast Guard as Tang Tran, went overboard.
A fishing boat crew called the Coast Guard after tightening a tourniquet around the man's arm "to prevent further blood loss."
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At least one body has been found off, officials said Monday.
The Coast Guard rescued 11 people, while a "Good Samaritan" who had an airboat rescued the remaining seven, the Coast Guard said.
Juan Esteban Montoya Caicedo said there was a baby girl and other children among the group of 40.
The Coast Guard plans to call off its active search for survivors at sunset if it doesn't receive any new information.
The Coast Guard released video of the rescue, showing one of the hikers being hoisted into a helicopter.
The woman in her mid-20s was reported to have gone overboard from the Carnival Miracle on Saturday.
In 2004, Hurricane Ivan brought down a massive oil platform operated by Taylor Energy, in the Gulf of Mexico. For years, oil has been seeping into the Gulf. Jon Wertheim reports on the efforts of a Coast Guard captain and a Cajun engineer to find a solution.
In 2004, Hurricane Ivan brought down a massive oil platform operated by Taylor Energy, in the Gulf of Mexico. For years, oil has been seeping into the Gulf. Jon Wertheim reports on the efforts of a Coast Guard captain and a Cajun engineer to find a solution.
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