Cancel Bolo – Two sailors were rescued from SV Walrus on January 28, 2025 by USCG helicopter. The SV was taking on water and is believed to have sunk. Thank you to RCC Norfolk and all who assisted to bring these sailors safely to shore.
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BOLO for SV Walrus, taking on water, 90 Nautical Miles off Wilmington, NC., at 33-19.34N 076-16.39W. There are two persons on board.
As of 8 AM this morning, January 28, 2025, a C-130 with a pump is on scene and a helicopter is on the way. A distress signal was received about 3 hours ago.
Keep a sharp lookout, assist if possible and provide any sightings to RCC Norfolk at 757-398-6231.
281058Z JAN 25
HYDROLANT 155/25(11).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
NORTH CAROLINA.
DNC 17.
DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM S/V WALRUS
IN 33-19.34N 076-16.39W AT 280940Z JAN.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A
SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO RCC NORFOLK,
PHONE: 757 398 6231,
EMAIL: D05-SMB-D5CC@USCG.MIL.//
