Coast Guard

Florida 4 days ago

Missing Florida jet skier found clinging to rocks off St. Lucie Inlet in dramatic rescue: video

Florida deputies teamed up with the Coast Guard to rescue a man who was found clinging to rocks off the St. Lucie Inlet after rough waters knocked him off his jet ski.

New Jersey December 11

Dozens of drones trailed a Coast Guard vessel off New Jersey: US lawmaker

A U.S. lawmaker claims a Coast Guard commander told him one of their 47-foot vessels was trailed by dozens of drones earlier this week off the coast of New Jersey.

California November 17

Coast Guard detains more than 20 migrants on boat off California coast

The Coast Guard apprehended 21 migrants, including 18 from Mexico, one from Russia and two from Uzbekistan, off the coast of Newport Beach, California, last week.

Travel November 3

'National treasure' honoring US Coast Guard to feature priceless artifacts, WWII ship

A new project opening in Connecticut will mark the first-ever museum dedicated to the U.S. Coast Guard, giving Americans a view into the service. Priceless artifacts will be on display.

Hurricanes October 22

Captain rescued after surviving Hurricane Milton inside cooler: boat owner

The Coast Guard rescued the captain of the "Capt. Dave" boat following Hurricane Milton. The ship's owner, Steven Hawley, indicated that the captain survived in a cooler box.

Coast Guard October 18

Coast Guard helps rescue Hawaii 17-year-old who spent 'nearly 12 hours treading water and clinging to kayak'

The Coast Guard says it has helped rescue a 17-year-old Hawaii high school student who spent nearly 12 hours treading water and clinging to his kayak in the Pacific.

Coast Guard October 14

Coast Guard hoists ill man from cruise ship nearly 170 miles from California coast

A U.S. Coast Guard Jayhawk helicopter crew out of Ventura, California, hoisted a man from the Grand Princess cruise ship on Sunday after reports that he was experiencing severe abdominal pains.

Florida October 10

Coast Guard video shows helicopter crew rescue man floating on a cooler 30 miles off Florida coast after storm

A man clinging to a cooler 30 miles off the coast of Longboat Key, Florida, was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter crew the day after Hurricane Milton battered the state.

VIDEO October 10

US Coast Guard rescues man clinging to cooler miles off Florida coast

A U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter crew hoisted a man to safety after he was found clinging to a cooler about 30 miles off Longboat Key, Fla., on Thursday. (Credit: U.S. Coast Guard Southeast)

Coast Guard September 26

Titan owner Rush claimed NASA helped develop carbon fiber hull; agency has different story

OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush claimed NASA and aerospace manufacturers helped develop and design the carbon fiber hull, but the space agency said it had little involvement.