Shrimping Vessel Sinks Near Tillamook, Crew Rescued by Coast Guard
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Daily Astorian] - July 23, 2015 -
TILLAMOOK, The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three fishermen from the vessel Flying Fish in Tillamook Bay Tuesday.
The Garibaldi-based fishing crew made a mayday call to the Coast Guard Tuesday afternoon, saying their vessel was taking on water. The Coast Guard diverted an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Astoria and a 47-foot motor lifeboat from Station Tillamook Bay. The helicopter hoisted the fishermen and flew them to awaiting medical services at Station Tillamook Bay.
The vessel was carrying 10,000 pounds of shrimp.
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