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    Coast Guardsman reunites with rescued 97-year-old man and his family [Image 2 of 2]

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    Coast Guardsman reunites with rescued 97-year-old man and his family

    GRAND HAVEN, OHIO, UNITED STATES

    07.31.2025

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class James Connor 

    U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes District

    GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — A Coast Guardsman assigned to Coast Guard Cutter Katmai Bay (WTGB 101), rescued a 97-year-old man during Coast Guard Festival at the Grand Haven Pier in Michigan on July 29, 2025.

    Yesterday, July 31st 2025, Turk was able to meet the family of the man he rescued, Fredrick Unger during a media availability event neat the Katmai Bay. Each family member was able to thank Turk for his courageous actions only a few days prior. Later, he was invited to visit Unger where he is covering in a nearby hospital.

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    Date Taken: 07.31.2025
    Date Posted: 08.01.2025 12:57
    Photo ID: 9232716
    VIRIN: 250801-G-ZZ999-1002
    Resolution: 4284x5712
    Size: 3.22 MB
    Location: GRAND HAVEN, OHIO, US
    Hometown: MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN, US

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