What's happened
The US Coast Guard is searching for five crew members of the fishing vessel Wind Walker, which capsized near Juneau, Alaska, during severe weather. Survival suits were found, but no wreckage or life rafts have been located. The search area is focused around Point Couverden, where the vessel was last reported.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to the Guardian, the Coast Guard reported that the Wind Walker capsized near Point Couverden, with a Mayday call indicating the vessel was overturning. The Independent noted that seven cold-water immersion suits were found, but the absence of a life raft raises concerns about the crew's survival. AP News highlighted the ongoing search efforts, including the use of underwater sonar by the Coast Guard's icebreaker Healy, but emphasized that no physical signs of the vessel have been located yet.
How we got here
The Wind Walker, a 50-foot fishing vessel, sent a Mayday call early Sunday morning, indicating it was overturning in rough seas and heavy snow. The Coast Guard's response was immediate, but communication with the crew was lost.
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