U.S. Coast Guard Southeast

The @USCG, U.S. Border Patrol and local agencies medevacked 5 aliens at Survival Beach in Aguadilla, PR, Wednesday. Operation Vigilant Sentry is designed to protect life at sea while preventing unlawful entry to the US and its territories. 🔗: tinyurl.com/yyafzh2y

#Breaking 🚨@USCG Cutter Winslow Griesser’s crew repatriated 20 aliens to Bahamian authorities, Thu., following an interdiction by a @CBPAMO crew, Sun., east of Miami. #USCG Cutter Robert Yered’s crew transferred 5 aliens ashore for further investigation. @HSI_Miami

🚨A @USCG Station Key West boat crew rescued 2 people after their sailing vessel became pinned against Fleming Key Channel Bridge, Tues. The 2 mariners were safely transferred ashore. No injuries & commercial salvage recovered the vessel. ⚓️Safe boating starts with preparation.

@USCG Escanaba’s crew offloaded 7,050 Ibs of cocaine, worth over $53M @PortEverglades after interdictions in the Caribbean & Eastern Pacific. Every lb seized means safer communities. 80% of U.S. bound drugs are stopped at sea, saving American lives. 🔗: tinyurl.com/4atr9f9e

13 lives saved in 6 rescues since Friday by @USCGSoutheast crews! From a stranded kayaker in Georgia to multiple vessels taking on water in South Carolina and Florida, our teams remain Always ready to answer the call and fulfill our sacred trust – so others may live. #SemperParatus @DHSgov

#BUSTED!❄️❌@USCG Cutter Resolute's crew offloaded approx. 2,570 Ibs of cocaine worth more than $19.3M & 6 suspected drug smugglers to fed authorities, Thurs., at Base Miami Beach. #USCG crews & partners cont. to safeguard US borders & protect lives. 🔗: tinyurl.com/bdf2danz

#DontTakeToTheSea @USCG Cutter Joseph Tezano’s crew repatriated 21 aliens to Dominican Republic, Mon, after the interdiction of an unlawful migration voyage NW of Aguadilla, PR. Aliens are given food, water, & basic med. care on CG ships. @ArmadaRepDom 🔗 tinyurl.com/5xrbxher

#Breaking A @USCG Sta #MiamiBeach #LE crew terminated an illegal charter voyage, Sun, near Rickenbacker Causeway. The cabin cruiser’s owner was determined to be in violation of an active federal Captain of the Port Order issued April 10. #AskTheCaptain 🔗 tinyurl.com/bdbhjf4k

#Breaking 🚨A @USCG Station Islamorada boat crew rescued a mariner, Tue., after his disabled vessel started taking on water, 20 miles southeast of Key Largo. No injuries were reported. The #USCG reminds all mariners to check weather conditions prior to heading out to sea. #SAR

#Breaking AIRSTA Clearwater crews rescued two people, Monday, approx. 80 mi. W of Hudson after they were beset by foul weather. 
@USCG recommends boaters to file a float plan, have a reliable means of communication, and have all necessary safety equipment. #SAR

#Breaking @uscg Station Fort Myers Beach boat crew rescued 3 people, Sunday, near Fort Myers Beach, after their 26-foot vessel started taking on water. The three people were safely transferred to Station Fort Myers Beach Pier with no injuries reported. #SAR

#SAR A @USCG Station Charleston boat crew and partner agencies responded to a vessel taking on water, Saturday, near Charleston, rescuing three people with no reported injuries. All three individuals were safely transferred to Tolers Cove Marina.

#SearchAndRescue 🚨 A @USCG Station Islamorada boat crew rescued three people taking on water, Sunday, near Carysfort Reef Lighthouse. 1 sustained minor injuries, 2 reported no injuries. The vessel was recovered by commercial salvage. Our crews continue to protect and save lives.

#SAR🛟 A @USCG Station Miami Beach crew rescued 1 person drifting near Rickenbacker Causeway Bridge. No injuries reported. The person was wearing a life jacket and was safely transferred to their vessel. Don’t just bring a life jacket, wear it. It can make all the difference.

#Breaking A @USCG Air Station Savannah helicopter crew rescued a 71-year-old kayaker, Thursday, near Village Creek Landing, after she became separated from her group. She was safely hoisted from the marsh and transported to St. Simons Island Airport with no reported injuries.

❌❄️🚨 @USCG Tampa’s crew offloaded approx. 3,825lbs of cocaine worth more than $28M following 2 interdictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. #USCG crews & interagency partners work vigorously to stop TCOs & illicit narcotics from reaching our shores. 🔗: tinyurl.com/23hfubpx

#Breaking @USCG Sta Islamorada’s crew rescued a 13 YOF in a #lifejacket off Rodriguez Key, Wed., after she drifted away from her family. She was reunited with them on shore reportedly in good health. Our watchstanders are on call 24/7, 365 days help mariners in distress. #SAR

.@USCG Sector #Jacksonville terminated the voyage of an illegal passenger-for-hire operation in Ponce Inlet. A #USCG crew discovered the 49ft vessel being operated illegally as an inspected small passenger vessel with more than 6 passengers for hire. 📰: bit.ly/4tTcU4n

.@USCG Sector #Charleston received a distress call Sunday stating a sailboat was taking on water near St. Simons Sound, #Georgia. A Station #Brunswick crew helped dewater the vessel, repair the bilge pump and safely escort the vessel and its two passengers to Morningstar Marina.

#Breaking🚨A @uscg Sta Miami Beach boat crew rescued 2 mariners from a vessel taking on water, originally with 15 ppl aboard, within the Miami River, Sat. Both mariners were brought to shore with no injuries reported & a salvage plan in place to recover the vessel. #BoatSafe