Massachusetts Coast Search for Six Missing Boaters Suspended Temporarily
January 31, 2026 • Google News World
A search operation has been suspended for six individuals who were on board a commercial fishing boat that sank off the coast of Massachusetts. The incident occurred in an area known as the North Shore.
According to reports, one body was recovered from the scene. The US Coast Guard had initially launched a search and rescue operation, but it has now been called off.
The Gloucester Daily Times reported that the vessel, identified as FV Lily Jean, was carrying seven crew members when it sank. A brother of one of the missing individuals is awaiting news about his sibling’s status.
The Boston Globe stated that the US Coast Guard had suspended its search operation due to a lack of viable leads. The Gloucester Daily Times also reported on the incident, stating that the vessel sank in an area known as the North Shore.
Fox News and The New York Times have also reported on the incident, citing similar details about the sinking of the FV Lily Jean and the subsequent search operation.
The US Coast Guard has confirmed that it is no longer searching for survivors from the incident.
Source: Google News World