Search Continues for Missing Maine Fishermen After Weekend Disappearance
Father and son Chester and Aaron Barrett were last heard from Saturday morning while aboard their scallop boat, 'Sudden Impact,' en route to South Addison.
- Chester and Aaron Barrett, commercial fishermen from South Addison, Maine, were reported missing Saturday after failing to return from a planned trip on their 34-foot scallop boat, 'Sudden Impact.'
- The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search Sunday evening due to a lack of new information, but the Maine Marine Patrol has resumed efforts on Tuesday, focusing on both shoreline and water searches.
- Local fishermen using sonar located an unidentified object in 160 feet of water near Moose Cove on Sunday, but recovery efforts were postponed for safety concerns and are set to continue Tuesday.
- The Barretts were last in contact Saturday morning at approximately 11:30 a.m., and authorities believe they may have encountered unfavorable sea conditions during their journey.
- Authorities are urging anyone with information about the missing fishermen to contact the Coast Guard at 833-449-2407.