PROVINCETOWN - The Coast Guard is searching for a fisherman after a vessel capsized and sank approximately 2 miles north of Provincetown, at about 11:30 a.m. Sunday.Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England received a call from the lobster boat Glutton, reporting that the 42-foot fishing vessel "Twin Lights", with two fishermen aboard, had capsized after becoming entangled in fishing gear off Race Point.
Fishermen aboard the Glutton were able to rescue one crewmember.
Searching for the missing fisherman are crewmembers from:
Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, Mass., rescue helicopter
Coast Guard Station Provincetown
Coast Guard Cutter Spencer
Coast Guard Cutter Grand Isle
Massachusetts State Police divers
"It's important that we've directed the launch of these multiple units to search for the fisherman." said Petty Officer 1st Class Clinton Dotson, operational unit controller at the 1st Coast Guard District in Boston. "We need to try and keep the area clear of any uneccessary vessels and to have as many eyes on the water as we can."
The incident is under investigation.
Update 8 p.m.: The F/V Glutton is seen here making port at MacMillan Wharf in Provincetown with the survivor on board (video available). The search for the missing fisherman involving the Coast Guard, Mass State Police divers, Mass Environmental Police and local boats has been scaled back for the night due to darkness.
Material from U.S. Coast Guard used in this report; photos by Tim Caldwell/CWN
Subway robbed in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH - The Subway sandwich shop on White's Path was robbed about 7:15 p.m. The suspect reportedly intimated he had a gun but no weapon was shown. Police were searching the area for the suspect. We'll bring you further details as we get them.
Alcohol cited in Harwich car vs pole
HARWICH - Around 8:30 p.m. Saturday night, a young woman driving a Honda Civic coupe lost control of her vehicle on Pleasant Lake Avenue (Route 124) and Hinckley Road striking an NStar utility pole. The Honda then rolled on its roof. When Harwich police arrived on scene the driver was standing by the vehicle having escaped with apparently no injuries. Harwich Fire and Rescue did transport her to Cape Cod Hospital after she was checked further. Harwich Police are invesigating the crash and believe alcohol was a factor. The driver, later identified as Elena Tyapkina, 28, of Brewster will face OUI charges in court on Monday, The surrounding neighborhood was left without power until NStar could replace the pole that was taken down. Traffic was expected to be detoured through the night.
Photos by Jake O'Callaghan/CWN
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