Video Available: Coast Guard aircrew hoists 3 fishermen in Willapa Bay, Wash.

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News Release June 21, 2018

U.S. Coast Guard 13th District Pacific Northwest
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Coast Guard aircrew hoists 3 fishermen in Willapa Bay, Wash.

An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Astoria safely hoisted three fishermen who became stranded on rocks in Willapa Bay, Washington, June 20, 2018. The individuals were transported to the beach after a Pacific County Dispatch deputy stated the individuals became stranded on the rocks when the tide came in. U.S. Coast Guard video.

An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Astoria safely hoisted three fishermen who became stranded on rocks in Willapa Bay, Washington, June 20, 2018.

The individuals were transported to the beach after a Pacific County Dispatch deputy stated the individuals became stranded on the rocks when the tide came in.

U.S. Coast Guard video.

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SEATTLE -- A Coast Guard aircrew rescued three fishermen stranded on rocks in Willapa Bay, Wash., Wednesday evening.

An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Air Station Astoria safely hoisted the three individuals and transported them to the beach.

Coast Guard Sector Columbia River Command Center personnel received a report at 7 p.m. from a Pacific County Dispatch deputy stating that the individuals became stranded on the rocks when the tide came in and were in danger of being washed off. The deputy was on scene but could not reach the individuals.

The fishermen were dropped off on the beach at 8:08 p.m. with no reported injuries or medical concerns.

Weather at the time of the rescue was reported with winds at 10 knots and an air temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

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