1 dead, 4 missing after luxury fishing charter

Akash Arjun

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.

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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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