The Coast Guard has called off the search for a lobsterman who went missing off the coast of Kennebunkport. The 64-year-old lobsterman failed to return as expected in his 12-foot aluminum skiff, prompting a massive search effort that covered more than 700 square nautical miles. Despite deploying a 47-foot motor lifeboat, helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, and other local agencies, there has been no sign of the missing lobsterman.
Debris, including a plastic tote, lifejacket, and a boot, was discovered along the shoreline early Friday morning, leading to the overturned boat being located on the rocks at Walker’s Point. While it appears that the lobsterman went into the water, he has not been found. The search continued into Friday morning but has now been suspended as hope dwindles for the lobsterman’s safe return. The community is left waiting for answers as the Coast Guard has been unable to locate the missing fisherman.
As the search effort concludes, the fate of the lobsterman remains unknown. The extensive search covering a vast area yielded only debris and an overturned boat, with no sign of the missing fisherman. The local community is left to grapple with the uncertainty and the unanswered questions surrounding the disappearance of the experienced lobsterman. Without any leads, the Coast Guard’s decision to suspend the search has left loved ones and the community hoping for a resolution to this distressing situation.
