In a 17-footer!
Obviously more 'nads than brains.



Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Thirteenth District




Press Release Date: May 31, 2005
Contact: PA3 Jeff Pollinger 206-220 7237




MASTER CITED WITH NEGLIGENT OPERATION AFTER CROSSING DANGEROUS RIVER
BAR



SEATTLE - The Coast Guard cited the operator of a 17-foot pleasure
craft with negligent operations Monday after he unlawfully crossed the
Siuslaw River bar near Florence, Ore.



At 5:25 a.m., the Coast Guard issued a restriction that prohibited
recreational boats and un-inspected passenger vessels from crossing the
bar because of hazardous conditions. The rough bar warning light was
turned on and repeated broadcasts on VHF radio channel 22A were made to
notify vessels in the area of the dangerous conditions.



At 7:30 a.m., the Morning Rising was observed crossing the river bar by
crew members at Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River.



At 8:53 a.m., after conditions further deteriorated, the station
launched a 47-foot motor lifeboat to ensure the vessel could safely
return across the bar. The Morning Rising was located by the motor
lifeboat crew and escorted safely back across the river bar.



Upon reaching shore, a dockside safety inspection was conducted and the
operator was cited with negligent operation for crossing a restricted
bar and for having expired flares and expired fire extinguishers.



The Coast Guard would like to remind boaters to check the condition of
river bars, weather and their vessel before heading out. Warnings of
adverse conditions on river bars should be taken seriously. If in
doubt, contact the nearest Coast Guard Station on VHF-FM channel 16 and
ask for an updated bar report.









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within the
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