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Coast Guard Public Affairs |
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News Release |
Date: Oct. 6, 2009 |
Update 1: Coast Guard responds to vessel aground on Santa Cruz Island |
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SANTA CRUZ ISLAND, Calif. — Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara and Coast Guard Station Channel Islands Harbor oversaw the safe removal of the 30-foot squid-fishing vessel Lady Frances Tuesday evening, which was aground on the east coast of Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. A commercial marine assistance provider successfully refloated the Lady Frances at approximately 7 p.m. and now has the vessel in tow, bound for Ventura Harbor. No pollution was observed by Coast Guard personnel on scene. The cause of the incident remains under investigation. |
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