Search for Mary's Harbour fishermen reaches 2nd day as N.L. communities hold vigils overnight
CBC
The search for two fishermen missing off Mary's Harbour is continuing Sunday as residents come together to hope for a positive development.
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) confirmed Sunday morning that the search has recovered debris — a blue fishing tub — which they believe is connected to the missing vessel, the Island Lady.
Although the tub is not definitively linked, JRCC Lt.-Cmdr. Brian Owens told CBC News it is likely connected and that the find has refined the search area.
The fishermen were expected to land in Mary's Harbour around 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Local fishing crews began the search that evening, joined by JRCC and the Canadian Coast Guard.
According to Owens, the search has covered about 3,000 square nautical miles as of Sunday morning. Multiple aircraft and vessels from the Canadian Coast Guard, PAL Airlines and others are involved in the search.
"The weather had a bit of an opening yesterday in which we were able to see a little bit more. So we've covered a significant of area, and gone over different areas as well a second and third time," Owens told CBC News Sunday.
Owens said the provincial government and a significant number of local vessels have also aided in the search, which has greatly enhanced searching capabilities.