Copper Bank Fishermen Missing at Sea, Massive Search Effort Underway
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Channel: Greater Belize Media | GBM · 2018 · News & Politics
For the latest news across Belize, visit: http://edition.channel5belize.com/ A massive search and rescue effort to locate a seagoing vessel carrying ten fishermen onboard is underway in the waters of the Turneffe Atoll. It is reported that Nayadi set out to sea fourteen days ago from the village of Copper Bank in the Corozal District and neither the fishing boat nor its crew has been seen or heard from. It is likely that the men may have faced severe weather conditions out at sea, as it has been raining heavily since Sunday of last week. This morning, family members contacted the Belize Audubon Society seeking assistance in finding Captain Fonsiano Copo and his workers. While the organization quickly put together a team of rangers to scour the area, they were joined by B.D.F. and coastguard elements. The operation which also saw a BDF helicopter deployed into the area has been fruitless, but efforts are ongoing. News Five spoke with Shane Young, Marine Protected Areas Manager with the Belize Audubon Society.
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