4 Rescued After F/V Alaska Rose Capsized

U.S. Coast Guard members, along with the crew of the good Samaritan vessel KYLIA, successfully rescued four individuals from a fishing boat that capsized about 2 miles northeast of Chiniak Island, Alaska.

Watchstanders at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Anchorage were alerted at around 4:31 p.m. on Sunday, January 21^st, 2024, via VHF channel 16 that the 46-foot F/V ALASKA ROSE, was taking on water. Watchstanders broadcasted an urgent marine information message and deployed a U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew.

The helicopter aircrew reached the scene at about 4:56 p.m. and located an individual on the overturned vessel. The individual was hoisted by the U.S. Coast Guard, then transported to Air Station Kodiak and awaiting EMS personnel.

The Good Samaritan vessel KYLIA reached the capsized vessel at around 5:02 p.m., and successfully rescued three additional individuals who were in the water. They were also transported to Kodiak for care.

“I wholeheartedly thank the good Samaritans involved,” said Lt. Madeline Romito, Sector Anchorage command duty officer. “The quick response between them and the helicopter crew played a major role in the positive outcome of this case.”

Weather conditions at the time of the rescues were 8-foot seas and 30 knot winds. The cause of the incident is under investigation.

This incident is a good reminder to all those who work at sea to make certain that immersion suits are maintained, inspected, and tested. Your life depends on it.