Coast Guard Searches for Missing Fishing Boat off Georgia Coast

🚢 The Gist: The Coast Guard is on the lookout for a 31-foot fishing vessel, Carol Anne, that has gone overdue 80 miles offshore Brunswick, Georgia. The crew of three was last in contact six days ago.

🤔 Why It Matters: The search intensifies concerns about maritime safety and the well-being of the missing crew, especially given the lapse in communication.

❓ What’s Happening:

• Coast Guard Sector Charleston received a report from the vessel’s owner, who is growing increasingly concerned.
• Attempts to contact the vessel via VHF-FM channel 16 have been unsuccessful.

🔍 Between the Lines:

• An urgent marine information broadcast has been issued.
• A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater HC-130 aircraft has been deployed for the search.

🏃 Catch Up Quick:

• The vessel was supposed to return on Wednesday but didn’t.
• Anyone with information should contact Sector Charleston at 843-740-7050.