Officials have conducted more than 160 air rescues, Leitha said in an earlier update. In total, 850 uninjured and eight injured people have been rescued as of Saturday, July 5.

The U.S. Coast Guard received nearly $25 billion from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the largest investment in its history.

The U.S. Coast Guard will receive a nearly $25 billion investment, marking the largest single commitment of funding in ...