Coast Guard coordinates rescue of injured mariner 489 miles off the Oregon Coast

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 05/29/2026 05:45 PM EDT

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Coast Guard coordinates rescue of injured mariner 489 miles off the Oregon Coast
05/29/2026 05:07 PM EDT

SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of a 74-year-old Canadian citizen aboard a disabled sailing vessel 489 miles off the coast of Tillamook, Oregon, Tuesday.
Picture of the 74-year-old Canadian Citizen 489 miles off the coast of Oregon, prior to his rescue, May 26, 2026.

 

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