| Sector Detroit U.S. Coast Guard |
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| Press Release |
Date: July 2, 2007
Contact: Lt. Catherine Mellette, Sector Detroit Public Affairs Officer |
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USCG ANNOUNCES REVIEW OF MISSING KAYAK SEARCH EFFORTS DETROIT - Capt. Patrick W. Brennan, Commander of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Detroit, has convened an internal review of the Coast Guard's search efforts to located Mr. William Wertheimer. Wertheimer, 36, of Farmington, Mich., was reported overdue on June 16, 2007, while kayaking on Lake Huron; and found deceased on June 17. Cmdr. Tracy Wannamaker, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan's Chief of Response, has been assigned to conduct the review. The public will be able to obtain a copy of the review by submitting a Freedom of Information Act request to the Ninth Coast Guard District when the review is completed. For media inquiries or more information, contact Lt. Catherine Mellette, Sector Detroit Public Affairs Officer, at (313) 568-9615. ### |
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