Coast Guard rescues two men and dog near Ketchikan sitnews.us (11-05-12) During a windstorm Sun. (11-04), the USCG rescued 2 men and their dog from 2 vessels lashed together in Gem Cove 23 mi. E. of Ketchikan. The 2 men were taken to Herring Bay and transferred safely to EMS by a Station Ketchikan 25-ft. Response Boat-Small crew after one of the men reportedly began exhibiting heart attack symptoms. The CG was initially notified of the case by the Canadian command center in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The men aboard the vessels had reported that they were taking on water in Gem Cove. The CG launched a Station Ketchikan 47-ft. Motor Life Boat to respond but the crew was unable to come alongside due to on-scene conditions and shallow water depth. The Station Ketchikan Response Boat-Small (RBS) crew was sent to assist. The Response Boat-Small (RBS) crew was able to get alongside the vessels and transfer the 2 people and their dog to safety.
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