Coast Guard rescues person in Missouri River

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 08/08/2017 09:27 PM EDT

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News Release  

August 8, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008

Coast Guard rescues person in Missouri River

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard rescued a person in the water near Omaha, Nebraska, Tuesday.

Coast Guard Cutter Gasconade crew located a person struggling in the water near mile marker 601 on the Missouri River. The crew successfully recovered the survivor, who was reportedly dehydrated, at 1:45 p.m. local time.

Upon recovery, the survivor stated his canoe had capsized.

The survivor was transferred to EMS and transported to a local hospital reportedly in stable condition.

 

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