Grounded vessel salvaged

The F/V Sea Ern, which ran aground and spilled diesel this week off Afognak Island, has been patched up and towed to Kodiak, state officials said today. "Limited sheen has been seen near the Kitoi Bay Hatchery which continues to be a priority for responders," they added. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Fishing vessel grounds, spills diesel off Afognak

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Another one hits the rocks

The 68-foot fishing vessel Midnite Sun ran aground on Afognak Island northwest of Kodiak early this morning. The U.S. Coast Guard safely rescued all five aboard after another boat, the Sea Warrior, relayed a distress call picked up on an unmonitored VHF radio channel. "Without the help of the Sea Warrior we may never have known that the crew of the Midnite Sun was in need of rescue," said Coast Guard Lt. Michael Anderson. USCG photo