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2 dead, youngest son lone survivor after fishing boat goes missing, family says
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lars Hanson, Jordan Gartner , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· September 8, 2026
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Key points Coast Guard searched for the missing boaters after they were reported overdue. Two boaters were found deceased, while a 14-year-old was found clinging to the boat, surviving the ordeal.
From Savoonga, Alaska: A fishing trip ended in tragedy when two boaters died and a third survived. The U.S. Coast Guard searched for the missing boaters after they were reported overdue.
The boat was last seen departing on Friday and was scheduled to return by Sunday. A Coast Guard aircrew assisted in the search, which ended with the discovery of the boat and its occupants. Two boaters were found deceased, while a 14-year-old was found clinging to the boat, surviving the ordeal.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. The survivor is the youngest son of the family, according to family members.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
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