FIVE WASHINGTON FISHERMEN SAVED FROM SINKING FISHING VESSEL

  On Wednesday, the Coast Guard rescued five fishermen from a sinking fishing vessel off the coast of Washington. The 87-foot commercial fishing vessel Sunnfjord radioed the Coast Guard for help when they were in danger of sinking due to flooding. The five crewmen had put on survival suits and were prepared to abandon the vessel. The Coast Guard dispatched four motor rescue boats and a helicopter to aid in the rescue of the fishermen. The Coast Guard was able to arrive on the scene and rescue the crewmen before the Sunnfjord sank. All crewmen are reported safe and were transported to Neah Bay for further evaluation. The cause of the Sunnfjord sinking is unknown and under investigation. Early reports indicate the vessel was unable to control progressive flooding in the engine room. The vessel sank approximately six miles west of Cape Alva.

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