Audio Available: Coast Guard, partner agencies search for possible mariner in distress near Buzzards Bay, Mass.

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 02/07/2018 11:29 PM EST

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Audio Available: Coast Guard, partner agencies search for possible mariner in distress near Buzzards Bay, Mass.

BOSTON — The Coast Guard and the Buzzards Bay Task Force are searching for a possible mariner in distress Wednesday night after Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England watchstanders heard a mayday call over the radio.

At around 8:31 p.m a mumbled male voice issued the mayday call. Watchstanders responded to the call but were unable to establish communications. The call was repeated at around 8:53 p.m. with the
same results.

The exact location, nature of distress, description of the vessel, and number of people aboard the vessel are all unknown.

Coast Guard Cutter Hammerhead and a 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew from Station Menemsha are searching in Buzzards Bay.

Search crews plan to remain on scene through the night.

For audio of the mayday call click HERE.

 -USCG-