Coast Guard intensifies search for missing after fishing boat capsizes

On the morning of December 1, 2024, a fishing boat capsized near Point Couverden, which is located close to Hoonah, Alaska. The incident resulted in five people going missing, prompting the Coast Guard to initiate a frantic search operation. The search was announced around 12:40 PM ET or 8:40 AM local time. As the rescuers comb the icy waters, they face harsh weather conditions, including a winter storm warning. This warning has led to significant snowfall in the area, with predictions of four to ten inches expected by the following morning when the warning is set to expire. The challenges associated with such low temperatures and heavy snowfall make the recovery efforts all the more difficult. The community is left anxious as hopes of locating the missing individuals hang in the balance, while officials continue to monitor the situation closely, promising to provide updates as new information emerges.