Coast Guard rescues man from vessel fire near Chirikof Island, Alaska
U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/04/2024 11:19 PM EDT
News Release |
U.S. Coast Guard 17th District Alaska |
06/04/2024 10:31 PM EDT
The Coast Guard rescued a mariner after his vessel caught fire near Chirikof Island Tuesday. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew landed and embarked the man on Chirikof Island at 1:11 p.m. and transported him with minimal injuries to awaiting emergency medical services at Air Station Kodiak.