jueves, 1 de agosto de 2019

Coast Guard searching for possible person in the water near Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli (archive).

NEW ORLEANS  The Coast Guard is searching for a possible person in the water in Bush Canal in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, Wednesday.

Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report at approximately 12 p.m. of a vessel making way and without any passengers aboard.

A good Samaritan reported seeing the vessel earlier in the morning with a person aboard.

Involved in the search are:

- Coast Guard 24’ Special Purpose Craft - Shallow Water boat crew

- Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter aircrew

- Terrebonne Sheriff’s Office

- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

The cause of the incident is under investigation.​

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