Update: Coast Guard, Police, good Samaritan continue search for missing fisherman

HOUSTON, UNITED STATES

03.26.2016

Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nease 

U.S. Coast Guard District 8 PADET Houston

"We've saturated the area and have currently covered 272 square miles with the help of the Galveston Police Department and a good Samaritan covering the shoreline," said Petty Officer 1st Class Belinda Blackman, a Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstander.

A Coast Guard Station Houston boatcrew discovered Nguyen's personal belongs on the boat when they arrived on scene. The boatcrew was able to recover the set gear from the water, which was found empty.

"Thanks to the sharp lookout aboard the good Samaritan tugboat, the Coast Guard was able to swiftly launch search and rescue assets to the location which has allowed a prompt and ongoing search," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathryn Carlin, a Coast Guard Station Galveston watchstander.

Assets involved in the search efforts:

A Coast Guard Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin aircrew
A Coast Guard Station Galveston 29-foot response boat crew
Coast Guard Station Houston 29-foot response boat crews
Galveston Police Department
Good Samaritan vessel

Previous release: http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2803069/

• Date Taken: 03.26.2016
• Date Posted: 03.26.2016 14:35
• Story ID: 193593
• Location: HOUSTON, US