BOLO SV SELKIE Sanibel Island to Cape Sable Florida

Sep 26, 2024 | News, Resolved

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ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

09.26.2024

Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Strasburg 

U.S. Coast Guard District 7      

A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescue a man and his dog, Thursday, after his vessel became disabled 25 miles off Sanibel Island. AST2 Hudson assisted the individual with the hoist before they were brought to Southwest Florida International Airport to meet with emergency medical services. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Lt. Cmdr. Kellerman)

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BOLO for SV SELKIE Sanibel Island to Cape Sable, Florida

A Bolo has been issued for SV SELKIE and Captain Earl W. Barcome, age 64, who left Sanibel Island, Florida on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 for Cape Sable,Florida.

SV SELKIE is a 1975, 36 foot Cheoy Lee with EPIRB, Single Side Band, GPS Chart Plotter and 9 foot dinghy. In messages on Wednesday, September 26, 2024, Captain Barcome said he was 3 miles offshore and  halfway to Cape Sable with numerous mechanical issues.

Keep a sharp lookout, assist if possible and report any sightings to USCG.