The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for four people missing after the fishing charter boat they were on was found partially submerged near the community of Sitka.
partially submerged off an island about 10 miles west of Sitka and recovered the body of one person after reaching the site Sunday evening, according to statements from the Coast Guard.
Petty Officer Ian Gray has said the region was experiencing 6-foot to 11-foot seas on Sunday. He did not immediately return a message on Tuesday. "Despite our best efforts and those of several partner agencies, we were not able to find the four remaining individuals,"Capt. Darwin Jensen with the Coast Guard said in a statement."Suspending a search is never an easy decision. We extend our deepest sympathy to the loved ones during this difficult time."
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