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

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Coast Guard rescues man from vessel fire near Chirikof Island, 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.