KODIAK, Alaska - The 68-foot Kodiak-based fishing vessel Midnite Sun remains grounded at Tanaak Cape 36 miles northwest of Kodiak Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at 11:43 a.m. and salvage operations are underway. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Kodiak rescued five crewmembers from the vessel Friday at 1:38 a.m. in 52 mph winds and 18 to 20 foot seas. U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis.
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