Global Courant 2023-05-30 05:28:00
The Coast Guard is looking for four missing after a luxury charter fishing boat sunk off the coast of Alaska.
According to the Coast Guard, rescuers found a deceased person near the ship that was partially submerged near a small island near Sitka, Alaska.
Kingfisher Charters, a Sitka-based company that offers all-inclusive fishing trips, reported the missing ship to the Coast Guard on Sunday night. The ship was last seen on Sunday afternoon near Kruzof Island, less than 10 miles from the small rocky island where the ship was found, the Coast Guard said.
PHOTO: Sitka, Alaska. (Getty Images)
“We are working quickly to locate the missing persons,” Coast Guard Commander Trevor Layman said, citing multiple “unknown persons” involved in the search.
Kingfisher charters offers all-inclusive fishing packages and runs guided tours on 30-foot powerboats that can carry up to six anglers on a boat, according to the company’s website.
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The Coast Guard did not immediately provide information about the missing fishermen.
Kingfisher Charters did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request for comment.
The Sitka Fire Department and nearby private vessels are assisting the Coast Guard in the search. The Sitka Fire Department referred any questions about the search to the Coast Guard.
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Sitka often attracts anglers from all over the United States for its king salmon and halibut fishing, both currently in season. Sitka, located in Alaska’s southeastern panhandle, has more than 8,000 residents on Baranof Island, according to the latest census data.
ABC News’ Jenna Harrison contributed to this report.
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