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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