Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Thirteenth District

Date: May 8, 2008
Contact: Coast Guard 17th District
Public Affairs Office
907-463-2065

ALASKA RANGER RESCUERS TO RECEIVE MEDALS

KODIAK, Alaska - Coast Guard members involved with the Fishing Vessel (F/V) Alaska Ranger rescue will receive awards and medals Thursday, May 15th, during ceremonies at the Coast Guard base here.

Forty-two people were rescued by the Coast Guard and the vessel Alaska Warrior the night of the sinking.  Weather during the rescue included 30-foot seas, wind chill temperatures as low as 24 degrees below zero, snow squalls and at times, zero visibility.

The Alaska Ranger was a 192-foot catcher/processor based out of Seattle. The vessel sank approximately 120 miles west of Dutch Harbor March 23, 2008.

Interviews with Rear Adm. Brooks and rescue crews will be available.

For more information contact 17th Coast Guard District Public Affairs at 907-463-2065 or 907-487-5700.

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