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Search Suspended for Missing Fishermen After Vessel Capsizes in Rough Seas

The Coast Guard has suspended the search for five people missing after the fishing vessel 'Wind Walker' capsized in the Gulf of Alaska.

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Updated: Dec 2nd, 2024, 10:04 PM ET

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The Coast Guard has officially suspended the search for five individuals after the fishing vessel 'Wind Walker' capsized near Point Couverden. The rescue operation spanned nearly 24 hours and included air and water teams battling severe weather conditions, with winds reaching 60 mph and heavy snowfall. Although some cold-water immersion suits and strobe lights were located, no signs of the missing individuals or the vessel were found. Authorities express their condolences to the families of those missing as they face difficult circumstances.

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