Search underway for missing fisher off Nova Scotia coast
CBC
A search is underway in the waters off Canso, N.S., for a fishing crew member who fell off a life raft Sunday morning as a crew of five was being transferred to a coast guard vessel.
The crew members from the MuckTown Girl vessel were all wearing immersion suits, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre said on Twitter.
The boat had mechanical issues early Saturday and requested a tow. At the time, MuckTown Girl was 166 kilometres southeast of Canso.
CCGS Jean Goodwill provided the tow and the two vessels headed toward Mulgrave, N.S.
At 5:43 p.m. AT Saturday, something went wrong and the MuckTown Girl went adrift.
At 6:11 a.m. Sunday, MuckTown Girl reported it was taking on water, so the crew abandoned ship and went into a life raft.
It's unclear at what time the transfer was attempted with the coast guard vessel.
JRCC says two coast guard vessels and three planes are assisting with the search for the missing fisher.
The search is taking place 166 kilometres southeast of Canso.
Canso is located in the northeastern tip of Nova Scotia's mainland.
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