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Sinking tug run aground

The US Coast Guard responded to the "Mr. Landon" which started taking on water prior and was run aground in the Calcasieu Ship Channel in the early morning of May 22, 2017. At 3:45 a.m., the crew of three purposefully ran their vessel aground near Monkey Island to avoid sinking when they realized they were taking on water in the stern. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles members coordinated with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and oil spill removal resources to clean up an approximate 10 gallon spill that resulted from the incident. MSU Lake Charles members also oversaw salvage operations to refloat the "Mr. Landon"; ensuring there was no further damage to the vessel and minimizing impact to the waterway. The vessel was safely refloated with the aid of a crane barge, de-watering pumps and assist towing vessels. The "Mr. Landon" was taken to Amelia for repairs. Report with photo: http://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-responds-to-towing-vessel-aground-near-cameron-louisiana/2017/05/22/