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Coast Guard wants anyone with a boat to come help with search near Fourchon
Posted on 4/14/21 at 8:25 am
Posted on 4/14/21 at 8:25 am
https://www.fox8live.com/2021/04/14/coast-guard-calling-any-all-help-search-missing-boaters-off-south-la/
Very sad situation. Not really a political topic, but maybe someone on here will see this and can help.
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GRAND ISLE, La. (WVUE) - Officials are asking for all marine operators to assist in the search for at least a dozen workers after a lift boat capsized off the coast of Port Fourchon on Tuesday afternoon.
Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson says the United States Coast Guard is asking for any and all help from boat operators in the area.
Chaisson says he is worried about the potential for more bad weather expected on Wednesday but says they will deal with that when the time comes.
The Coast Guard says they received a distress call from crew members aboard the Seacor Power at around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13.
According to marine traffic information, the vessel left Port Fourchon around noon Tuesday afternoon.
Severe weather caught many at the energy dock in Grand Isle off-guard.
“We knew there was some weather coming, but it’s just a little white storm. A regular thing in the Gulf” Simon Bruce, a witness, says. “Next thing you know, I was sleeping in bed, I woke up because I was coming out of my bed, I was hitting the top of my bunk. I was like ‘what in the world?’”
As of Wednesday morning, the Coast Guard says six people have been rescued. Chaisson says he believes 18 people in total were on board.
Very sad situation. Not really a political topic, but maybe someone on here will see this and can help.
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Posted on 4/14/21 at 8:59 am to Mickey Goldmill
Very little slack out there when the wind really goes rogue. I know these people are conditioned and equipped to handle thunderstorms...but these late/early season cold fronts are a different animal. Very potent and undepictable as to precisely where the cells develop. a They should rethink their launch policy when straight line wind type fronts are coming through. Likely they will, after this.
Prayers to the guys in the water. Tough deal.
Prayers to the guys in the water. Tough deal.
Posted on 4/14/21 at 9:02 am to Mickey Goldmill
Weather forecast isn't much better today
Sorry but it's the coast guard's job
Sounds like a good way to end up with more people to look for
Being in the gulf of mexico is different than rescuing people out of flooded homes
Sorry but it's the coast guard's job
Sounds like a good way to end up with more people to look for
Being in the gulf of mexico is different than rescuing people out of flooded homes
Posted on 4/14/21 at 9:12 am to The Boat
Yeah true, it isn't really safe out there today with the weather the way it is again.
Posted on 4/14/21 at 9:14 am to Mickey Goldmill
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Not really a political topic, but maybe someone on here will see this and can help.
I'd suggest there are better boards (Outdoor / O-T Lounge) if this is your objective.
Posted on 4/14/21 at 9:15 am to RCDfan1950
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Likely they will, after this.
I’m sure Lloyds would appreciate them updating their policies.
Posted on 4/14/21 at 9:16 am to The Boat
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Weather forecast isn't much better today
Sorry but it's the coast guard's job
Sounds like a good way to end up with more people to look for
Being in the gulf of mexico is different than rescuing people out of flooded homes
I'm assuming by "boat operators" they are talking about commercial guys. They have a thousand commercial vessels tied up in that area every day.
Posted on 4/14/21 at 9:21 am to Mickey Goldmill
That's my brothers right there. The Fourchon is a place I know intimately. Prayers go out to all the folks down Bayou Lafourche and all the way to Grand Isle. Love y'all dearly.
This post was edited on 4/14/21 at 9:23 am
Posted on 4/14/21 at 9:23 am to CedarChest
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That's my brothers right there. Fourchon is a place I know intimately. Prayers go out to all the folks down Bayou Lafourche and all the way to Grand Isle. Love y'all dearly.
My family used to have a small fishing camp out at Fourchon years back. Great place to spend a few days.
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