Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies after offshore rescue mission
TL;DR
A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer from Air Station Astoria, Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, died from injuries sustained during a February 27 offshore rescue of a mariner off the Oregon coast. He was treated in Victoria, British Columbia, then at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma before passing away. The Coast Guard opened an investigation; Jaggers was honored in a ceremony with advancement to PO2 and the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism, as tributes poured in from officials and colleagues.
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