Coast Guard Rescue on the Columbia River Bar | 2023 Pacific Northwest Awards
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2023
- The 2023 Coast Guard Foundation Pacific Northwest Awards recognized Coast Guard members involved in a dramatic Feb. 3 rescue of a mariner on the Columbia River Bar aboard the 35-foot vessel Sandpiper, in need of assistance in 20 foot seas and high winds.
Our CGF production includes footage from the U.S. Coast Guard rescue, with additional footage provided by Coast Guard Public Affairs, Coast Guard Public Affairs Pacific Northwest, and PA3 Travis Magee.
I surfed for ten years in San Diego, a title like ‘Surfman’ elicits INCREDIBLE respect. Going against surf is endless, you have to be in the best shape and you STILL have moments every day that are close to death. Bravo Ladies and Gentlemen, and thank you!
Great guys, now get a warrant if you want to board my vessel. Carry on.
I lived at Long Beach, Wa. for 20 years and seen what that Pacific can do. What those CG personal go through is nothing short of unreal. The Cape D. station is the training center for the life boat rescue crews for the CG. They are all but guaranteed finding the worst surf you can imagine when ever they go out. Brave people.
As a former NAVY RESCUE AIRCREW, ( VIETNAM) MAY HATS OFF AND SALUTE TO YOU GUYS, SURE CAN GET EXCITING REAL QUICK. 🛐 TO YOU ALL
Brings back memories from my time in Group Coos Bay. Did that in 44 and 36 footers. The 47's are so kick ass compared to what we had back in 1969.
Incredible bravery. Hats off to everyone.
Thanks for letting us know about this! While I hope this sort of thing never happens, it's comforting knowing the Coast Guard is looking out for us!
God bless you guys!!
Was a USCG licensed captain started with a 6 pack went to 100 ton and then my masters a long time ago what these crews can do with a boat is incredible been into those Oregon ports to pick up fuel on our way from Alaska to Cabo and stops along the way was running a big yacht and docked next to them we had a chef on board (she could also fix engines and generators all 105lbs of her) coming into Coos Bay (I think that’s where it was been 40 years or so) there was a tug and barge coming out but they had no call to Harbor control or over the vhf and we passed by within feet of that tug and barge I could count the rivets our chef Bobbi made the Coasties dinner that night we had fresh halibut and salmon what a great group of people
It should be mentioned that this very dangerous rescue was for a boat thief with some mental issues. I feel sorry for the boat owner who's boat was stolen and destroyed. I worked 30 years on USACE dredges here and it looks to me that the boat thief took the boat south of the channel into shallow water where the waves break badly. I wish there was more information on the location.
Heros one and all. Mad respect.
Well done to everyone involved. Great team effort. Merry Christmas. And a happy 2024.
Semper paratus!
CGC Yocona 1975-77 Astoria
Great men!
Salute!
I believe the guy rescued had stolen the boat. Doesn't diminish the awesome rescue though!
I was wondering how someone with such an expensive toy could be so foolish and irresponsible.
Amazing rescue.
Amazing!!!
Great job! Stay safe.
0:54 when the Coast Guard was looking for places to establish the NMLBS there was a location that they determined that the surf was "too unpredictable and too dangerous for training purposes". Its called the Graveyard of the Atlantic, yet it gets so little press coverage.
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Outstanding effort (and video)! Semper Paratus! 😎✌️
So wait, the guy on the Sandpiper had no pfd’s on board? He should have been wearing one the entire time he was navigating solo. WTH?
That idiot had stolen that boat. Poor outcome.
I applaud the Coasties. I am not the Judge nor juror and the Coasties performed there job admirably. A thousand thank you’s to each and every Coastie!
That was amazing!, those "small boats" look like pretty rugged seagoing boats, congratulations to all involved Dx
Yes the idiot had stolen the boat. And this was after he left dead fish on somebody’s front porch the night before. Pathetic. He put lives in danger by being a dip.