MEDIA AVAILABILTY: Coast Guard rescue demonstration and safety interviews

SAN PEDRO, Calif. — Members of the media are invited to view a rescue demonstration by a Coast Guard MH-65 Dolpin helicopter and a 45-foot multi-mission response boat at 9:30 a.m., May 26, at the Coast Guard base on Terminal Island.

Coast Guard boarding officers will be available for interviews regarding boating under the influence laws, which will be a focus during the holiday weekend's safety patrols.

Media will view the rescue demonstrations from the pier, roughly 125 yards from the boat and helicopter.

A press release containing background information on the event can be found at: https://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/834/1098315/

The Coast Guard base is located at 1001 S. Seaside Ave., San Pedro, Calif., 90731. The media availibilty will begin at 9 a.m., and members of the media should arrive by approximately 9:30 a.m. The rescue demonstration is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., but due to possible mission requirements the event could happen slightly before or after that time.

Television stations wishing to conduct a live broadcast of the event must get prior approval from PA1 Adam Eggers, who can be contacted at (310) 521-4260.

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