Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies after offshore medical evacuation injuries
TL;DR
A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer, Tyler Jaggers, died from injuries sustained during a medical evacuation off the coast of Washington state on March 5, 2026, after a wedding proposal and promotion ceremony honored him earlier.
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