DATE: April 1, 2009 1:18:57 PM CDT
4-01-09: Coast Guard Air Station Houston crew responds to Red River flooding in North Dakota
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Date: April 1, 2009
Contact: Petty Officer Renee C. Aiello
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Coast Guard Air Station Houston crew responds to Red River flooding in North Dakota
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In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, crewmembers from Air Station Houston pause for a photo before ramp time at Fargo Air Force Base, N.D., Wednesday, April 1, 2009.
The aircrew from Houston, which consists of Lt. Cmdr. Todd Fisher, Petty Officer 2nd Class Bryan Sutherland, Petty Officer 1st Class Phil Vanhorenbeck and Lt. j.g. Jason Molinari, was called to assist with the 2009 Red River floods.
As of April 1, 2009, Coast Guard boat and air crews have rescued 96 people since the commencement of flood response operations along the Red River on March 25. In addition to the 96 people, 14 dogs, 14 cats and various other pets have been rescued.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Renee C. Aiello)
For the latest Coast Guard news and imagery regarding the Red River floods, please visit:
Http://cgvi.uscg.mil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36783873@N03/
http://www.uscgstormwatch.com/go/site/1769
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