When the ship — last seen Sunday afternoon — set out, the region was experiencing massive six-foot to 11-foot waves.
One man died and four other people are missing after a luxury charter fishing boat sank off the coast of Alaska on Sunday.
By Monday, officials recovered the body of one deceased man, who was not wearing a life vest, Petty Officer Ian Gray said. The 30-foot aluminum charter boat had last been seen Sunday afternoon near Sitka, an Alaskan city and borough near Juneau, the state capital.The Coast Guard began searching for the missing group Sunday evening after receiving a call from Kingfisher Charters.The search for the four missing individuals was suspended at approximately 9:30 p.m. Monday.The search mission lasted over 20 hours, according to the Coast Guard.
“Suspending a search is never an easy decision. We extend our deepest sympathy to the loved ones during this difficult time. Our sincere thanks to community partners and the good Samaritan vessels who rapidly responded to help in the search.” US Coast Guard Air Station Sitka
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