Fishing boat Seahorse found with two bodies off Cape Cod

Off the coast of Cape Cod, a fishing boat named F/V Seahorse went missing after its captain, Shawn Arsenault, and his girlfriend, Felicia Daley, set sail for clamming on Sunday morning. The couple did not return, prompting a search by the Coast Guard. Reports indicated that just before their departure from Rock Harbor marina in Orleans, Arsenault was seen discarding items from the boat, which raised questions among authorities. Their boat had also shown signs of trouble prior to the trip, despite being recently checked by a mechanic. On Wednesday afternoon, divers located the Seahorse underwater, leading to the tragic recovery of two bodies, confirmed to be those of Arsenault and Daley. This incident has left the local community mourning the loss of two well-known residents. Friends described both individuals as beloved members of the community, and their disappearance sparked conversations about boating safety in the area, given the perilous conditions that can arise while fishing in the dark. The emptiness of Arsenault's slip at the marina has become a somber symbol of their absence, with many expressing heartache over their loss and unanswered questions regarding the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.