U.S. Coast Guard's Astoria crew rescues 65-year-old man from cruise ship
On Thursday, Apr. 25, the U.S. Coast Guard's Astoria crew rescued a 65-year-old man from a cruise ship after he suffered an injury. Read more on KOIN.com. (Video courtesy USCG)
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