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The U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and local partners continue the comprehensive search for Mr. Jeffery Hattori, missing west of Guam on his 14-foot skiff, Lady G, described as white with blue Bimini top.
Keep a sharp lookout, assist if possible and report any sightings to USCG.
Update 3: The U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and local partners continue the comprehensive search for Mr. Jeffery Hattori, missing west of Guam on his 14-foot skiff, Lady G, described as white with blue Bimini top.
Lt. Chelsea Garcia, search and rescue mission coordinator, reflected on the efforts, “We’re exercising every possibility, asking all the ‘what ifs,’ and leaving no stone unturned in our search for Mr. Hattori. Our dedication to this community and region drives us, but we face the stark reality of the danger in the vast and remote waters we operate in. We’re deeply grateful for the tireless support of Guam Fire Rescue, the U.S. Navy, and local partners as we work to bring answers to Mr. Hattori’s family.”
As the search extends into its fifth day, the U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam’s Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC Guam) watch is carefully evaluating all possible scenarios to maximize coverage. USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) and U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25’s Knighthawk crews are searching west of Guam. They will be joined by a U.S. Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules from Air Station Barbers Point, Hawai’i, in the afternoon.
Crews aboard a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon aircraft from Commander Task Force 72 and the HSC-25 Knighthawk conducted multiple sorties on April 15. USCGC Oliver Henry searched through day and night. Station Apra Harbor’s 45-foot Response Boat-Medium and Guam Fire crews continued surface searches. All search legs were completed without any debris sightings consistent with Mr. Hattori’s vessel.
Current weather is forecast as east winds at 15 knots, seas to 7 feet with scattered showers. Winds and seas are expected to increase later in the week.
Thank you to all who’ve called in with information! Seen the Lady G? Please call our JRSC Guam watch at 671-355-4826 or 1-877-418-0168.
: BM2 Rowe and HSC-25
