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

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U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District
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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.