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Coast Guard searches for missing boater after boat found in James River near Williamsburg
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and last updated 2021-05-03 16:28:59-04
JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. - The Coast Guard and local agencies are searching for a missing boater who was reported overdue Monday morning.
Officials are searching for 34-year-old Russell Hines.
The Coast Guard was notified by the James City County Sheriff s Office that Hinesâs 29-foot boat was discovered aground with the engine running in the James River, in the vicinity of Gray s Creek, near Williamsburg. They say the boat was found with signs of recent occupancy.
Crews are now coming together to search for Hine s whereabouts.
Search is on for missing boater along the James River
Russell Hines 29-foot boat was found aground with its engine running in the James River, near Gray s Creek and Williamsburg. Author: 13News Now Staff Updated: 1:01 PM EDT May 4, 2021
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. The Coast Guard and other local agencies are searching for a boater who was reported overdue on Monday morning.
The Coast Guard says 34-year-old Russell Hines 29-foot boat was found aground with its engine running in the James River, near Gray s Creek and Williamsburg. There had been signs the boat had been recently occupied.
Coast Guard boats, along with an MH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopter began to search for Hines in the area. Additionally, James City County Fire and Police, Virginia Marine Resources Commission, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, West Point Volunteer Fire Department, Prince George s County Fire Department, and Newport News Fire are all assisting in the search.
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