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THE U.S. COAST GUARD RECEIVED A REPORT OF A 406 MHZ SARSAT DISTRESS ALERT IN POSITION 05-48N 098-48W, APPROXIMATELY 560NM NorthWest OF GALAPAGOS ISLANDS. MARINERS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, LISTEN FOR DISTRESS TRANSMISSIONS ON FREQUENCY 121.5 MHZ, RENDER ASSISTANCE IF POSSIBLE, AND MAKE REPORTS TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD ALAMEDA CA. PHONE 510-437-3701, TELEX 230172343, E-MAIL: RCCALAMEDA1(AT)USCG.MIL