Monday, September 2, 2013

Muster

Even aboard a Coast Guard cutter, an 8 AM muster comes early.
Happy Labor Day!
I'm not working, but these guys will be. They were out and about yesterday assisting in the rescue of four people and a dog, as a cabin cruiser caught fire and burned to the waterline just off the Portland Headlight. Luckily, there were quite a few boats nearby, and as thick black smoke billowed skyward, the occupants and the pooch were pulled from the water. Their rescues  might be not as dynamic and made-for-tv like the reality show Coast Guard Alaska on the Weather Channel, but they are equally as important. 
Just ask those four people yesterday.
Their labors were not lost.
A job well done.
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13 comments:

  1. KateSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    That's quite an "adventure!" Happy that all ended well. Kudos for the Coast Guard that lives up to their name in so many different incidents.

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  2. Gerald (SK14)September 2, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Good to know such people are on hand when needed

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  3. MalyssSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    I have a strong admiration for those "saviors-in-the-sea" as we call them in France (Sauveteurs en mer). They're so courageous!

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  4. TexWisGirlSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    oh, that's sad. glad they were rescued.

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  5. Yogi♪♪♪September 2, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    wtg Coast Guard!

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  6. SharonSeptember 2, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    I'll second that! A job well done for sure.

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  7. RedPatSeptember 2, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Those are heroes!

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  8. EG CameraGirlSeptember 2, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Thank goodness for the Coast Guard! Those four plus their dog are very. VERY lucky!

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  9. KaySeptember 2, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Our Coasties here have saved many an unfortunate soul, God love 'em.

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  10. Sharon CreechSeptember 2, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Bravo, Coast Guard!

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  11. Sketchbook WanderingSeptember 2, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Yes, very heroic, glad to hear of the outcome. Those were my favorite old stomping grounds in the Portland area,, & there is quite a mariner's history off those rocks...
    PS Thx for the info on the artist who was at Waterfall Arts this summer (before I got here) You would have LOVED the Richard Norton photo exhibit at Waterfall Arts. Look it up online. Also, interesting stories about him & Belfast's history.

    http://www.google.com/search?q=richard+norton+photos+belfast+maine&client=safari&rls=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=vfskUvjrF4izsQTCiIH4BQ&ved=0CC4QsAQ&biw=1536&bih=890

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  12. RandySeptember 2, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Nice reflection!

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  13. Bob CroweSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    We even got the CG back here on the Mississippi, which ain't exactly a coast. I wonder what caused that fire.

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