Coast Guard MH-60 crewmembers safely escort three rescued hunters from the helicopter at Air Station Sitka today (Dec. 14, 2011). The three hunters were reported missing when they failed to show up for work. (USCG photo by Lt. Chris Enoksen)
A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka rescued three hunters around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Dan, Dave and Terry Newman left for a weekend hunting trip on Saturday but did not show up to work Wednesday morning. The three brothers in their 50s had become stranded at a cabin near Sevenfathom Bay when their skiff broke free of its mooring and drifted away.
They were transported to Sitka in good condition.
Their skiff is still missing. It’s a 17-foot white Boston Whaler with a center console. Anyone with information is asked to call the Coast Guard at 907-463-2991.
Coast Guard spokesman Petty Officer Grant DeVuyst reminded mariners to always let someone else know where they’re going and how long they’ll be out.
