1 dead, 2 still missing after boat capsizes near Neah Bay, WA
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for two overdue boaters after discovering the group's capsized boat off Neah Bay.
One of the boaters was recovered dead Thursday afternoon; the other two remain missing.
All three were residents of Snohomish County, Washington.
CLALLAM COUNTY, Wash. - The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has suspended the search for two overdue boaters off Neah Bay after discovering a third boater dead and the capsized vessel on Thursday.
The USCG first announced the search for the 15-foot recreational boat Thursday morning, after the boaters failed to return as expected Wednesday around 8 p.m.
What we know
According to a Friday press release, Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound received a report from the Makah Tribal Police Department at 11 p.m. Wednesday that the boat had not returned to its slip.
Multiple Coast Guard aircraft vessels responded, along with tribal, local, state, federal and Canadian agencies. Over a 28-hour period, rescue crews searched more than 850 square nautical miles.
The boat was eventually found capsized on a beach near Koitlah Point.
A 64-year-old woman was recovered dead Thursday afternoon. A 63-year-old man and a 69-year-old man remain missing. All three are residents of Snohomish County.
What they're saying
"The decision to suspend the search pending new information is not an easy one," said U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Mark McDonell, Commander of Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound. "The U.S. Coast Guard is grateful for the support from our international, state, and tribal partners who also searched a significant amount of area near Neah Bay. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the missing boaters."
What we don't know
The Clallam County Sheriff's Office is investigating and will release the names of the boaters at a later time.
What you can do
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound at 206-217-6001.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source
Information for this story comes from a press release by the United States Coast Guard.
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