Johnston Island News

Dog Adrift: Day 22

It seems the fate of the little dog Forgea, adrift in the Pacific has now garnered the close attention of the U.S. Coast Guard, as the ship has meandered into U.S. waters near Johnston Island and the USCG is reportedly taken over the recovery of the abandoned tanker. The Coast Guard was sending a salvage tug on a three-day trip to assess the potential environmental danger to the island. The burned-out tanker is said to be carrying in excess of 60,000 gallons of diesel fuel and lube oil. The American Quest, the same ship contracted by the Hawaiian Humane Society to rescue Forgea on April 5, has now been contracted by the U.S. Coast Guard to remove the disabled Insinko because of potential for environmental impact.