Two Fishermen Lost at Sea

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Two fishermen from Chuuk were reported missing on Friday, March 14th. The report was received by the United States Coast Guard Sector Guam after their boat disappeared for more than a day. The USCG, Navy, Federated States of Micronesia, Australia, and other vessels have covered a total of 6,099 nautical miles in search for the missing boat. 

 

More Information:

1. "Coast Guard, Navy, intenational partners search for overdue skiff near Chuuk Atoll" http://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-navy-international-partners-search-for-overdue-skiff-near-chuuk-atoll/2014/03/17/

2. "International Air and Surface Search Underway for Overdue Skiff from Chuuk" http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=43207:international-air-and-surface-search-for-overdue-skiff-from-chuuk&catid=45:guam-news&Itemid=156

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