Tragic Loss in Bristol Bay Fishing Tragedy | Anchorage News

A heartbreaking update from Bristol Bay: 22-year-old fisherman Seth Whiteman went overboard from the vessel Sandman in brutal weather on June 29th, and despite a seven-hour search involving boats, a helicopter, and a plane, he was never recovered — tragically confirmed found days later on a beach near Egegik. He wasn’t wearing a life jacket, and the tight-knit fishing community is reeling from the loss of one of their own. This is a sobering reminder of the deadly risks faced by those who work on the water. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c60ee8cdd38307a0