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Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Thirteenth District
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Date: Dec. 10, 2007
Contact: USCG Public Affairs
206-220-7237
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FINAL NUMBERS IN FROM STORM THAT HIT NORTHWEST DEC. 3-5
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Video of Adm. John Currier's overflight of the affected area can be downloaded here.
To date, 302 persons were rescued by this multi-agency operation.
Total rescues/hoists/people saved/pets saved:
AirSta Astoria conducted 29 sorties, 118 hoists, saved 138 lives, and 20 pets.
AirSta Port Angeles conducted 8 sorties, 10 hoists, saved 10 lives, 1 pet, and conducted 1 medevac.
AirSta North Bend conducted 9 sorties, 4 hoists, and saved 4 lives.
AirSta San Francisco HH-65's conducted 04 sorties, 03 hoists, and saved 03 lives.
Current Situation
Bar Closures: None
Washington and Oregon report five storm related deaths.
Commercial Traffic: Columbia River
Columbia River Bar is open
Commercial Fisheries
Fishing vessels remain active in Dungeness Crab Fishery
Releases related to the Dec.3-5 storm - photos and video available:
http://www.d13publicaffairs.com/go/doc/21/184605/
http://www.d13publicaffairs.com/go/doc/21/184502/
http://www.d13publicaffairs.com/go/doc/21/184474/
http://www.d13publicaffairs.com/go/doc/21/184347/
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