The fishing community in Gloucester, Massachusetts, is reeling after a boat sank off the coast early Friday.
The U.S. Coast Guard said one person was found dead and crews are still searching for six more people, WHDH reported.
The 72-foot vessel known as the F/V Lily Jean was returning to shore with seven people onboard when its emergency radio beacon was activated as it was just over 20 miles off the coast of Cape Ann.
Per the Coast Guard, “The beacon is automatically triggered when it makes contact with water.”
When officials tried to make contact they did not get a response. They immediately launched a rescue mission.
“Northeast District watchstanders directed the launch of an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Cape Cod
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