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    Coast Guard Cutter Fir crew saves unmanned, adrift fishing vessel from running aground in Dry Spruce Bay, Alaska [Image 2 of 5]

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    A nighttime maritime rescue or assistance operation showing an orange rigid inflatable boat (RIB) alongside a white vessel named 'GUARDIAN' (hull number 76796). The orange RIB, consistent with U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary craft, is illuminated and has personnel aboard, with a searchlight beam projecting upward. The two vessels appear connected by a line, suggesting a towing or boarding operation in choppy waters.

    ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    01.23.2022

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    U.S. Coast Guard Arctic

    Coast Guard Cutter Fir's crew saved an unmanned, adrift fishing vessel less than one mile from running aground in Dry Spruce Bay, Alaska, Sunday. Fir’s crew launched a small boat and established a tow with fishing vessel Guardian less than 100 yards from shore. Fir anchored and the small boat crew maneuvered Guardian alongside the buoy deck where it was inspected for damages. Watchstanders at the Sector Anchorage Command Center assisted in identifying the owner who was contacted and able to retrieve the unharmed vessel. U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Coast Guard Cutter Fir.

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    Date Taken: 01.23.2022
    Date Posted: 01.25.2022 17:11
    Photo ID: 7021957
    VIRIN: 220123-G-G0217-0002
    Resolution: 2016x1512
    Size: 506.39 KB
    Location: ALASKA, US
    Web Views: 297
    Downloads: 7

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    A nighttime photograph taken from the deck of a vessel, showing a powerful searchlight or spotlight beam cutting diagonally across a dark sky toward a distant light source on the water. The foreground reveals safety and deck equipment typical of a Coast Guard or government vessel. The dramatic lighting contrast between the bright beam and the pitch-black surroundings creates a striking visual effect.
    A nighttime maritime rescue or assistance operation showing an orange rigid inflatable boat (RIB) alongside a white vessel named 'GUARDIAN' (hull number 76796). The orange RIB, consistent with U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary craft, is illuminated and has personnel aboard, with a searchlight beam projecting upward. The two vessels appear connected by a line, suggesting a towing or boarding operation in choppy waters.
    A nighttime maritime scene showing a small vessel on open water, illuminated against a bright hazy glow in the background that suggests fire or intense light from a larger burning vessel. The foreground vessel appears to be a response or patrol boat with red objects visible on its stern, possibly life rings or emergency equipment. The scene strongly suggests an emergency response operation at sea.
    A nighttime maritime operation showing a smaller vessel named 'Guardian' from Homer, AK alongside a larger ship. Personnel wearing safety helmets and life vests are engaged in what appears to be a transfer or boarding operation between the two vessels. A large yellow buoy equipped with a solar panel is visible on the deck of the larger vessel.
    A nighttime maritime operation showing personnel gathered on the deck of a large vessel alongside a smaller patrol or utility boat numbered 76796. Workers wearing green helmets and orange life vests appear to be conducting a transfer or inspection operation involving large cylindrical buoys and equipment. The scene is illuminated by artificial lighting from the larger vessel's superstructure.

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