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Coast Guard Searching for Two Missing Divers Near Matagorda

By Lucas Banda, Jul 25, 2024
 

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The Coast Guard is searching for two missing divers 15 miles offshore from Matagorda, Thursday.

Sector Corpus Christi watchstanders received a notification Wednesday afternoon reporting that the divers were last seen surfacing in unfavorable weather conditions and were not seen after conditions cleared. 

Air Station Corpus Christi MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter and HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft aircrews were launched along with a Station Port O’Connor 45-foot Response Boat-Medium boat crew to search for the divers. The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Edgar Culbertson was also directed to assist with search efforts. 

Anyone with information can contact Sector Corpus Christi at 1-800-874-2143.

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