Seas as high as 12 feet pummeled the fishing vessel Flamingo breaking windows and causing it to take on water.  The boat was three miles southwest of the entrance to the Chetco River.  In addition to the rough seas, an unseaworthy condition in the form of a malfunctioning pump on the vessel caused the boat to accumulate water.  The crew was forced to abandon ship.  Once in the water, the situation became worse. The captain appeared to panic and became stiff in the water.

The US Coast Guard had to rescue the crew members which included one seriously injured.  Rescue swimmers were dispatched to bring the crew members aboard the helicopter and transport them to a hospital.

If you or a family member has been injured while working on a boat, offshore or on an offshore oil rig, you have rights under the Jones Act and need an experienced Jones Act and Maritime Attorney.  Contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today – we are on YOUR side.

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