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FISHERMEN SAVED FROM ALASKA FISHING VESSEL GLORY

| Feb 8, 2022 | Vessel Sinkings

Monday, two fishermen were rescued from their sinking fishing vessel near Sitka.  The crewmen radio the Coast Guard for help when after the Glory, a forty-foot fishing vessel began taking on water.  A rescue swimmer was lowered to the vessel and advised them to abandon ship.   Weather at the scene was reported to be 55- mph winds with five-foot seas.   The cause of the sinking is unknown and there were no reported injuries at this time.

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