Burning Ship Stranded In The Ocean Puts Lives At Risk I Deadliest Catch

**DISTRESS BEACON ALERT RECEIVED**
A 406-megahertz distress beacon has been detected by satellite,
60 nautical miles west of Adak.

The beacon is registered to the fishing vessel *Western Venture*, call sign WDG 5225.
The *Western Venture* is a small vessel, just 59 feet long.
Authorities have issued instructions to keep a sharp lookout for signs of distress and provide assistance if possible.

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**COAST GUARD RESPONDS TO VESSEL FIRE**
The U.S. Coast Guard is en route to the last known location of the *Western Venture*,
reported to be on fire as of 8:00 a.m.

To cover the vast search area, the Coast Guard has deployed a C-130 long-range surveillance aircraft.

Eyewitnesses describe the dire situation:
“The *Western Venture* is on fire. They issued a mayday.
There’s nowhere to go but into the water,” one observer said.

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**RESCUE EFFORTS UNDERWAY**
A C-130 surveillance aircraft is tracking the drifting crew,
while a nearby vessel, the crab boat *Aleutian Beauty*, rushes to assist.

The *Aleutian Beauty* captain reported:
“We are the closest vessel and heading there as fast as we can.
If we arrive on time, we’ll get those guys out of the water.”

The life raft carrying the crew of the *Western Venture* was successfully pulled aboard the *Aleutian Beauty*.
“All crew members are safe,” confirmed the captain.

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**CRABBERS SAVE THE DAY**
“It’s every mariner’s worst nightmare—a fire at sea with no way to put it out.
There’s nothing you can do but abandon ship,” said a veteran fisherman.

Thanks to the quick actions of the *Aleutian Beauty* crew,
a tragedy was narrowly avoided.