Canadian Coast Guard Member Lost at Sea
A Canadian Coast Guard employee was declared lost at sea on September 19 after an extensive search for the missing crew member via sea and air proved unsuccessful.
The crew member was last seen aboard the ship as the vessel sailed along Newfoundland’s northeast coast on September 15.
“Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the missing crew member, the crew of the CCGS Vincent Massey and all our employees,” a statement from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans said. “This is a time of mourning. We ask that the family’s and our personnel’s privacy be respected at this time.”
The missing crew member has not been identified. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are investigating the incident.