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Tug saved tug crew

The Coast Guard respondied to the sinking of the tug "Maverick" on the upper Mississippi River near Chester at about 12:30 a.m. on Sep 18, 2014. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley received the initial report of the "Maverick" sinking at mile marker 105. There was a crew of two persons aboard the vessel when it sank. Both crewmembers were safely rescued by the towing vessel "Hortense B Ingram" and were examined at a local hospital with no reported injuries. The Coast Guard established a safety zone from mile marker 104 to 106 on the upper Mississippi River until the location of the sunken vessel is confirmed. The "Maverick" had an estimated 3,500 gallons of diesel fuel and an undetermined amount of lube oil on board when it sank. Pollution cleanup, salvage, and dive contractors have been contacted and are enroute to respond to this incident. There were currently no reports of fuel in the water. Personnel from the Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Paducah, Kentucky, will supervise any response and recovery efforts.