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Fishing vessel sinks off the coast of Maine; three rescued

March 12, 2026 — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three fishermen from the water approximately 23 miles south of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, on Wednesday morning after their vessel sank.

A crew from Coast Guard Station Boothbay Harbor located the 40-foot vessel Vesta Renee at 9:01 a.m. and rescued the three men from the water within one minute of arriving on scene. One crewmember reported minor hypothermia, while the other two had no reported injuries.

Read the full article at National Fisherman

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