Search for Missing Fisherman Suspended off Long Island

[Brief] The UNITED STATE Coast Guard introduced a look for a missing out on angler that overdid around 16 maritime miles southern of Montauk Point, Long Island onSaturday

Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound watchstanders got a distress signal through VHF at 1120 hrs Saturday from the angling vessel Hope and also Sydney, which reported that a staff participant had actually overdone it. The team determined the guy too far as Carl Whitney, 32. He was last seen in an orange tee, pants and also lugging an environment-friendly duffle bag. He was not using a life vest.

Three UNITED STATE Coast Guard cutters, one helicopter and also one search airplane took part in the look forWhitney The initiative was aborted Saturday mid-day.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr. Carl Whitney today,” statedCapt Eva Van Camp, leader ofCoast Guard Sector Long Island Sound “This unfortunate event highlights the fundamental threats related to being out on the water, and also we advise all industrial and also leisure sailors to take fundamental actions to guarantee their security prior to obtaining underway, consisting of examining the climate, submitting a float strategy and also using a life vest.”

As of Sunday early morning, the Hope and also Sydney was headed back in the direction of coast, making 9 knots in the direction of the angling port ofGalilee