Search underway off Cape Sable Island, N.S. for fisherman who went overboard
JRCC has tasked two Canadian Coast Guard ships — the Cape Roger and the Clark’s Harbour — as well as two aircraft to take part in the search, alongside smaller fishing vessels that have been scouring the waters.Lt.-Commander Len Hickey, the spokesperson for JRCC, said search crews describe the conditions as “not perfect, but doable.”
“When they look at the conditions, they describe it as moderate conditions, about 25-knot winds, four-metre seas and overcast, ” Hickey said. The plan is to continue the search throughout the evening, Hickey said. While some assets may return to home, CCGS Cape Roger will remain on scene overnight as necessary. An aircraft from Halifax will also remain on scene.
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