The U.S. Coast Guard urgently asks for your help in sharing a public appeal to identify an adrift inflatable raft found today, May 27, 2025, at 9:19 a.m. ChST, off Tumon Bay, Guam. We seek any information about the raft’s origin or related circumstances.

Key facts:

• A local charter operator found an engineless grey Lan Hai-brand raft one-quarter nautical mile off the reef near the Westin Hotel in Tumon Bay and towed it to Hagåtña Boat Basin.

• Items found inside include fuel cans, a fresh bag of apples, hard-boiled eggs, canned coffee, an unused patch kit, oars, a fishing rod without tackle or lures, and several pairs of shoes in various sizes.

• Cmdr. Ryan Crose, search and rescue mission coordinator, led a shoreline search from Gun Beach to Ritidian Point, with Guam Fire Rescue conducting surface and aerial drone searches.

• No missing persons or overdue vessels were reported, and inquiries with Rota and Saipan officials provided no leads.

• Search conditions were optimal, but no additional evidence was found. ice.”

“Our investigation into the adrift raft found off Tumon Bay continues, and we’re deeply concerned for the safety of any individuals who may have been aboard,” said Cmdr. Crose. “We’re grateful for the community’s support and are working closely with Guam Fire, Guam Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and Guam Customs Serv

Please encourage the public to contact JRSC Guam at (671) 355-4826 or RCCGuam@uscg.mil with any information.

Thank you for your support in spreading this critical appeal.

Full details are available in our final press release: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/498898/us-coast-guard-seeks-publics-help-identify-adrift-dinghy-off-tumon-bay-guam