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Friday, August 23, 2013

BREAKING NEWS: Search For Missing Man Off Coast

BREAKING NEWS: Ogungit, Maine - The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a missing man off the coast of Ogunquit.

The call of a man in the water came in around 11:30pm Thursday.  The Coast Guard says a group of five people went out on a late-night cruise on the fishing vessel "The Clover."  They were about one mile off Perkins Cove when they decided to go for a swim.  One of the swimmers, a woman, began to struggle.  A 51-year-old man disappeared in the water while trying to help her get back to the boat.   The man's name is not being released at this time.

The Coast Guard has a helicopter in the air now, as well as two search boats and assistance from the York Fire Department and the Maine Marine Patrol unit.

RCN America Network will bring our readers with the latest when it becomes available, stay tuned...

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