DATE: August 13, 2008 17:28:00 EST

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News Release

Date: Aug. 13, 2008

Contact: PA1 Jennifer Johnson

(786)367-7649

 

Coast Guard Responding to Freighter Aground in Miami 

MIAMI - Coast Guard Sector Miami personnel are responding to a St. Vincent and Grenadines flagged cargo freighter aground at the entrance of Government Cut in Miami Wednesday.

The 279 foot cargo freighter, Atlantic Intrepid, was transiting Government Cut en route to Port of Miami around 3:30 p.m., when it reportedly suffered a steering casualty and ran aground. 

There are no reports of any injuries or pollution at this time. 

Mariners transiting the area are requested to keep a sharp lookout and pass with a minimum wake.

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