One of six crew members aboard a missing scallop dragger in the Bay of Fundy has been found dead.
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre confirmed the news in a tweet posted late Tuesday evening.
It says the search in the Delaps Cove area of Annapolis County continues for the five other people who were aboard the Chief William Saulis.
The search continues off the coast of Delaps Cove. Additional debris has been found but no one has yet to be located. The CCGS Sir William Alexander has also now been tasked. pic.twitter.com/WC7jiTASlJ
— HfxJRCC_CCCOS (@hfxjrcc) December 15, 2020
Officials say they received an emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) in the area of Digby Neck just before 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Debris was spotted about two hours later, including two lift rafts which had washed ashore.
Three military aircraft, three Canadian Coast Guard vessels, and local fishers are involved in the search.
Unfortunately, this evening, one individual was found deceased. The next of kin have been notified.
Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to the family. The search continues for the remaining individuals.— HfxJRCC_CCCOS (@hfxjrcc) December 16, 2020
(With files from Courtney Amirault)
