Passengers Rescued After Whale Watching Vessel Loses Propulsion

U.S. Coast Guard Rescues 49 People From Disabled Whale Watching Vessel In Yaquina Bay

Image Credits: USCG The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 49 passengers aboard a whale watching vessel that became disabled in the Yaquina Bay bar near Newport on Wednesday. The 62-foot vessel, Discovery, sent out a “mayday” call at approximately 12:45 p.m. after producing excessive smoke and losing propulsion while traveling between the Yaquina Bay jetties. Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Columbia River quickly dispatched two boat crews from Station…

Coast Guard rescues 49 passengers from disabled whale watching vessel in Yaquina Bay bar

The Coast Guard rescued a whale watching vessel with 49 passengers aboard after it became disabled in the coastal bar near Newport, Wednesday.

Passengers Rescued After Whale Watching Vessel Loses Propulsion

US Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay members rescue 49 passengers aboard a disabled tour boat near Newport, Oregon, on September 17.The captain of the 62-foot Discovery sent out a ‘mayday’ call to the Coast Guard via VHF radio after the vessel…