PROVINCETOWN MASSACHUSETTS, The U.S. Coast Guard said crews recovered one body after a boat carrying two people overturned off the coast of Provincetown on Thursday afternoon, while search efforts continue for the second person.
According to the Coast Guard, the incident was reported at approximately 11:57 a.m. when officials were notified that a vessel called the Yankee Rose had overturned a couple of miles northeast of Race Point Beach with two people onboard.
Crews from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod arrived at the scene around 12:06 p.m. and began searching the area for the two individuals.
Authorities confirmed that one body has been recovered, while the search continues for the second person who remains missing.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey released a statement following the incident.
“I’m heartbroken by the news that the fishing vessel Yankee Rose was found capsized, and my prayers are with the loved ones of the crew, first responders and our entire fishing community during this incredibly difficult time,” Healey said.
The Yankee Rose had also been involved in another incident the previous week involving suspected carbon monoxide exposure. Two people were found unresponsive on the vessel and were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Six first responders were also taken to the hospital during that incident after experiencing symptoms related to the exposure.
