Colin Ocker, 50, and Jared Dale Hunt, 25, Tragically Killed in Boating Incident in Port Aransas Ship Channel; Coast Guard and Local Agencies Conduct Extensive Search.
Colin Ocker, aged 50, and Jared Dale Hunt, aged 25, have been identified as the two individuals who lost their lives in a tragic boating incident that occurred in the Port Aransas Ship Channel over the weekend. The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed the identities of the victims.
On Saturday morning, the Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi received a distress call via VHF-FM channel 16 from a helpful Samaritan, reporting a collision between a recreational vessel and a commercial tanker. The Coast Guard immediately launched an MH-65 helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi and a 29-foot Response Boat from Coast Guard Station Port Aransas to search for the missing boaters.
Over the course of approximately 44 hours, rescue teams from the Coast Guard and local agencies scoured more than 127 square miles by air and sea. A good Samaritan and a pilot boat retrieved three individuals from the water, one of whom was deceased. Two of the survivors were transferred to receive Emergency Medical Assistance.
The search efforts were a joint operation between the Coast Guard Corpus Christi, Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi, Coast Guard Station Port Aransas, Coast Guard Cutter Manta, Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Aransas Pass Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department.
Colin Ocker and Jared Dale Hunt were beloved members of their community, known for their kind hearts and warm smiles. Their tragic death has left a void in the lives of those who knew them, and their memory will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing them.
The community is coming together to mourn the loss of two beloved members and to promote awareness and safety on the waters. Colin Ocker and Jared Dale Hunt’s tragic death serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of accidents, and the importance of water safety.
As the investigation continues, the authorities are exploring all possible leads and scenarios, with the community holding onto hope for a swift resolution. Colin Ocker and Jared Dale Hunt’s memory will live on through the countless lives they touched, and their legacy will continue to inspire and uplift those who knew them.
The community will continue to come together to support the families of Colin Ocker and Jared Dale Hunt and to ensure that their memory lives on. Their tragic death serves as a reminder of the importance of water safety and the need for individuals to be vigilant and responsible.
In the face of this tragedy, the community is coming together to celebrate the lives of Colin Ocker and Jared Dale Hunt, two kind and gentle souls who will be deeply missed. Their memory will live on through the countless lives they touched, and their legacy will continue to inspire and uplift those who knew them.
The tragic death of Colin Ocker and Jared Dale Hunt has left a lasting impact on the community, but their legacy will never be forgotten. Their memory will continue to inspire and uplift those who knew them, and their life will be celebrated by all who had the privilege of knowing them. The authorities are committed to ensuring that justice is served and that the community remains safe from harm.
