The following article appeared in 2010 and I received permission to publish it here to show the work that lighthouse keepers do, but is not part of their job description.
This is why we need lighthouse keepers! Keep the lights manned!
Another Chrome Island rescue appeared here on my website.
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Lighthouse keepers key in two rescues – with permission from Oceanside Star
Nelson Eddy, Special to the Star – Published: Thursday, December 02, 2010
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 59 in Deep Bay has rescued two mariners in the last two weeks. Both times the lighthouse keepers on Chrome Island were instrumental in expediting the rescue.
The first incident occurred Saturday, Nov. 20 between 12:10 p.m. and 3:50 p.m. Continue reading Lighthouse Keepers at Chrome Key in Two Rescues – special reprint