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A 68-year-old man who went surfing near Surfer’s Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was reported missing for more than 24 hours and was later found stranded on rocks; he was safely hoisted to a helicopter and rescued in a nighttime operation by the U.S. Coast Guard.
A 68-year-old man who went surfing near Surfer’s Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was reported missing after failing to return to his Airbnb. More than 30 hours later, the Coast Guard located him stranded on rocks and hoisted him to safety by helicopter; officials praised the inter-agency effort and urged beachgoers to have a safety plan and tell someone before going into the water.
A 68-year-old surfer missing for more than 30 hours near Surfer’s Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was rescued by a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter after a large cross-agency search. Video shows the hoist from rocks to the helicopter, and an emotional Coast Guard release includes a family call confirming the surfer is dehydrated but conscious. The rescue highlights coordinated multi-agency effort and urges water travelers to have a plan and proper life-saving gear.
A 77-year-old woman went overboard from the Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Statendam near Cuba, prompting a search by the U.S. Coast Guard, which has deployed ships and helicopters to find her. The cruise was rerouted, and the ship's stop in Key West was canceled as rescue efforts continue.
The U.S. Coast Guard is awaiting additional forces to attempt to board and seize the Venezuela-linked oil tanker Bella 1, which has refused boarding attempts, highlighting the agency's limited resources and the broader challenge of enforcing sanctions near Venezuela.
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for two missing boaters off Fort Myers after covering a vast area of approximately 6,700 square miles without success. The missing are Randall Spivey and Brandon Billmaier, who went on a fishing trip 100 miles offshore. The search involved multiple agencies and volunteers, and the vessel was found adrift but the men remain missing. The FBI is now leading the investigation.
A 55-year-old woman swimming off Monterey Bay disappeared after witnesses reported a possible shark encounter, with a large splash and a shark breach observed. Despite searches by authorities, including the Coast Guard, her whereabouts remain unknown, and beach advisories are in effect.
The replacement cost estimate for the Interstate 5 bridge between Portland and Vancouver has been delayed until at least spring 2026 due to the U.S. Coast Guard's decision on whether to include a movable section, which could significantly increase costs. The project, with an initial estimate of $5-7.5 billion, is expected to begin construction in mid to late 2026, with ongoing funding and design considerations.
Lawmakers from Washington and Oregon are awaiting a new cost estimate for replacing the I-5 bridge across the Columbia River, which is delayed due to pending Coast Guard approval on the bridge design. The decision on whether the bridge will have a fixed or movable span significantly impacts the project's cost, potentially increasing it by over half a billion dollars. The project faces rising construction costs, with estimates now exceeding $8 billion, and is contingent on federal approvals and environmental reports before construction can begin around 2032-2033.
A U-Haul truck reversed toward security officers outside a Coast Guard base in San Francisco, prompting officers to open fire and wound the driver and a bystander; the FBI is investigating the incident, which occurred amid heightened tensions over immigration enforcement plans that were later canceled by President Trump.
Shots were fired at a vehicle that backed into a U.S. Coast Guard base in Alameda, California, after the vehicle failed to comply with commands and posed a threat, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred amid protests against immigration enforcement and the cancellation of a planned federal surge into San Francisco by President Trump. The FBI is investigating the event.
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Alameda Coast Guard Station to oppose federal agents' arrival for an immigration surge operation, resulting in clashes that included the use of flash bangs, injuries, and detentions, amid ongoing community resistance.
The Department of Homeland Security spent over $172 million on two private jets for Kristi Noem and other officials, amid criticism of her use of public funds for personal and official travel, raising concerns about priorities and accountability.
The U.S. Coast Guard has seized over 100,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean over the past two months, including from a capsized suspected drug boat, as part of Operation Pacific Viper, which involves intercepting ships and dismantling drug networks with international partners.
The U.S. Coast Guard announced that its military members will receive their October 15 paycheck between October 15-17, despite the government shutdown, and the Coast Guard remains fully operational while advocating for full funding.