Fisherman Missing Near Goodnews Bay After Falling Overboard

A man working on the engine of a fishing vessel fell overboard Monday near Goodnews Bay and hasn’t been seen since.  His name has not yet been released.  A number of aircraft were involved in the search, as well as other fishing vessels. The man was not wearing a life jacket.  The accident happened when a wave hit the boat about 60 feet from shore.
The Coast Guard suspended the search last night.

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