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Coast Guard rescues man from Ore. bay

The Columbian
Published: April 1, 2012, 5:00pm

COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) — The Coast Guard has rescued a man whose 18-foot skiff capsized in Oregon’s Charleston Bay after hitting a wave.

The World newspaper of Coos Bay reports (http://is.gd/tfUAeQ) the man spent nearly 15 minutes in the water Monday. He had been crabbing.

The unidentified man was treated for hypothermia at a Coast Guard station. Petty Officer Walter Morey says he’s in good condition.

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Information from: The World, http://www.theworldlink.com

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