41 people dead after boat capsized off Italian coast survivors tell Red Cross
Forty-one people are presumed to have died in a shipwreck close to the Italian island of Lampedusa on Friday, survivors told the deputy general secretary of the Red Cross.
Four migrants told the Red… [read more]
Man rescued from partially submerged jon boat after more than 24 hours out at sea
A man was rescued from a partially submerged jon boat after more than 24 hours at sea off the coast of Florida, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
The boater — 25-year-old Charles Gregory — was last seen … [read more]
3 fishermen plucked from Atlantic waters off Nantucket by Coast Guard helicopter crew
BOSTON — Three fishermen who were not wearing life jackets were plucked alive from ocean waters by the Coast Guard five miles east of Nantucket off the Cape Cod coast Saturday afternoon.
At about 1… [read more]
Mayor finds 70 pounds of cocaine while on fishing trip in the Florida Keys
A Florida mayor had quite the unexpected catch while on a recent fishing trip.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor helped reel in 70 pounds of cocaine while fishing last month in the Florida Keys, her office co… [read more]
Swimmer Swept Out To Sea Found Off New York Coast After Treading Water For 5 Hours
A 63-year-old man was swept out to sea early Monday while swimming off the coast of Babylon, New York, but managed to tread water for five hours before being rescued, authorities said.
Dan Ho of Cop… [read more]
Researchers horrified after discovering mysterious plastic rocks on a remote island — here’s what they mean
In a horrifying discovery, geologists have found rocks made from plastic debris on Brazils remote Trindade Island. The island, which serves as an important refuge for green turtles, is more than 700 … [read more]
‘Craziest catch of my life’: An amazing Cape Cod fish story
Ever since I saw my dad lose a ferocious battle with a northern pike, I have been pretty leery of fishing. Sure, I would love to join the courageous ranks of Cape Codders who brave the elements to ca… [read more]
Half-eaten fish reeled in by Connecticut anglers shows ‘real problem’ fishermen face nationwide
Anglers in Connecticut are reeling in what appears to be half-eaten fish, and it seems to be due to an ocean predator.
The Connecticut Fish and Wildlife put out a call for photos of half-eaten fish … [read more]
Anglers carp at new self-triggering hook device
It is an innocuous piece of plastic, designed to imitate a small bit of wood and yet it has wrought havoc in the world of angling.
Meet the Magic Twig, a device its supporters say will revolutionise… [read more]
Watch: This “Skid Steer on Water” Removes Weeds from Public Fishing Areas
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has made a big splash on social media with their witty captions and funny remarks to followers, but a video they posted August 2 was met with extra en… [read more]