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<\/a>A pedestrian and a dog walk past the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo | Ted S. Warren)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
In a high-profile incident in 2017, six people died in the capsizing and sinking of the vessel Destination in the Bering Sea, which Coast Guard Rear Admiral J.P. Nadeau called a “tragic and preventable accident.” An investigative report found stability, weight issues and excess ice accumulation from freezing spray as contributing factors.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
A study Case was a part of looked at survival factors for crew on vessels in Alaska that sank and found use of life rafts and immersion suits increased chances for survival when a boat had to be abandoned. Immersion suits, which provide a bit of flotation and can help keep someone awaiting rescue warm, are critical for people who will be in water for longer periods, Case said.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
The 130-foot Scandies Rose was traveling in an area with warnings about strong winds and heavy freezing spray, said Louise Fode, a warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
Its last known position was 170 miles southwest of Kodiak Island, and it sank about 10 p.m. Tuesday, the Coast Guard said. The vessel had sent out a mayday call.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
Rescue crews battled winds of more than 40 mph, 15- to 20-foot seas and visibility that was limited to a mile, Petty Officer 2nd Class Melissa McKenzie said.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
She said the air temperature was about 10 degrees. The estimated water temperature was 43 degrees, the weather service said.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
Bill Rose of Seattle, who used to work on fishing boats in Alaska, said the conditions can be brutal — even “terrifying for someone who had never done it. But if it’s all you can do to make a living and you’re out there and you’re used to it, you really don’t think much of it.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
He said on the right boat, a fisherman could make $150,000 a year. “I mean, why wouldn’t you do it?” he said.<\/p>\n\t\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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