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| News Release |
Date: July 17, 2009 |
Coast Guard, local agencies search for Good Samaritan near
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Cowlitz County Dispatch contacted Coast Guard Sector Portland, Ore., at approximately 3 p.m. after they received a report of a person in the water. The Good Samaritan went into the water after seeing the child in distress. He was last seen after he handed the girl off to a group of people once he got near the shore. It was reported that the Good Samaritan never made it to shore. There were no reports of injuries to the child. Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria launched an MH-60 rescue helicopter crew to search the area. Also assisting in the search are crews from the Cowlitz County Dispatch Dive Team, Fire and Rescue Team and the Kelso Police Department. The Good Samaritan was described as a Caucasian male, 30’s, red hair, wearing blue and white swimming trunks with a white t-shirt. Anyone with information regarding the Good Samaritan should contact Cowlitz County Dispatch at (360) 577-3090. |
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