From the Fairbanks Daily Miner: The search has been called off for the six veteran fishermen aboard a crabbing boat missing in the icy, turbulent Bering Sea.
The fishing vessel Destination went missing early Saturday after an emergency signal from a radio beacon registered to the ship. The signal originated from 2 miles off St. George, an island about 650 miles west of Kodiak Island.
The Coast Guard released a statement Monday night saying the search has been suspended.
"We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the six crewmembers during this extremely difficult time," said Rear Adm. Michael McAllister, commander of the Coast Guard 17th District. "The decision to suspend a search is always difficult and is made with great care and consideration."
http://www.newsminer.com/news/alaska_news/coast-guard-calls-off-search-for-fishermen-on-crab-boat/article_3550e67a-c50a-5431-a2cf-94f791601b16.html
Crabtree fishing is so dangerous as seen on Deadliest Catch.
RIP to the fishermen and prayers to their families.
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