Fisherman Remains Missing After Boat Capsizes Following Similar Boating Tragedy, Which Killed All 7 on Board
“This is another devastating reminder of the dangers that come with life at sea,” Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said in a statement
Authorities are searching for a missing crewmember from he Yankee Rose, which capsized off Cape Cod on March 5, 2026.Credit :Â United States Coast Guard
Authorities are searching for a man who went missing after a fishing vessel overturned in the waters off Cape Cod.
According to a news release, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England watchstanders were notified on Thursday, March 5, at 11:58 a.m. local time that a boat capsized.
The incident took place in the vicinity of Race Point in Provincetown, Mass., a Coast Guard spokesperson said, according to the Associated Press. At the time, there were two people onboard the vessel, later identified as the Yankee Rose.
Massachusetts Environmental Police recovered one person from the water at about 12:27 p.m., the Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard spokesperson said the recovered person was “transported to higher medical care,” according to the AP.
More than three hours later, a Coast Guard helicopter crew confirmed that the Yankee Rose sank with an adjacent debris field.
“Our thoughts are with the families of the crew of the F/V Yankee Rose and the local fishing community,” Cmdr. Thomas Wieland, Sector SENE Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator, said in the news release. “Coast Guard crews are continuing to search the area, and we remain committed to doing everything possible to locate the missing mariner.”
The incident comes just over a month after a 72-foot fishing boat, the Lily Jean, disappeared while sailing in the waters off Cape Ann, Mass.
On Jan. 30, the Coast Guard received an emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) alert, per a news release. The agency tried contacting the ship but received no response.
A “debris field,” one unresponsive body and an unoccupied life raft were later found.
Although six other people from the Lily Jean remained missing, the Coast Guard announced on Jan. 31 that, after covering “approximately 1,047 square miles over 24 hours using multiple aircraft, cutter and small boats,” all reasonable efforts had been exhausted and the search would be halted. The victims were later identified by officials.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy shared a statement on Thursday in response to their community’s latest maritime tragedy.
“This is another devastating reminder of the dangers that come with life at sea and another tragedy for the Massachusetts fishing industry and the families who make their living on the water, especially so soon after the loss of the Lily Jean in Gloucester,” Healey wrote.
Alex Morse, the town manager of Provincetown, Mass., also shared they “were deeply saddened by the tragic capsizing.”
“Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those on board, as well as with the Coast Guard, Environmental Police, State Police, and Provincetown first responders who responded so quickly in the search and rescue efforts,” Morse added.
“Provincetown has a long and proud maritime history, and fishing has always been a central part of our community’s identity,” Morse continued. “The fishing community is a close-knit one, where the dangers of the sea are well understood and deeply respected. We know the loss of these fellow fishermen will no doubt be deeply felt by many here who share that bond.”
The Coast Guard did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for additional comment.
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