DATE: March 20, 2009 6:08:58 AM PDT
***Video #2 available*** Coast Guard responds to overloaded migrant vessel

    Public Affairs Office
Sector San Diego, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard

DHS USCG Banner
Video Release

Date: March 20, 2009

Contact: SECTOR San Diego, CA
(619) 278-7020, phone
(619) 252-1304, mobile

Coast Guard responds to overloaded migrant vessel

SAN DIEGO - The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 21 illigal migrants when their 25-foot panga was disabled and overloaded with 21 people onboard, 28 miles west of Del Mar, Calif., March 19, 2009. The Cutter Haddock, an 87-foot patrol boat, safely transferred all 21 people and towed the panga back to Sector San Diego. The migrants were transferred to U.S. Border Patrol agents.(U.S. Coast Guard Video/PA2 Jetta H. Disco)

Follow the link below for video:

http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=499625

###

Saving Lives and Guarding the Coast Since 1790.
The United States Coast Guard -- Proud History. Powerful Future.

 

 

 

 

Printer Friendly Versionprinter friendly