Maine Fishermen Charged After Man Falls Overboard and Dies Near Vinalhaven

Fisherman’s body recovered from water near Vinalhaven

The captain of a local fishing vessel and another crewman were charged with assault following an alleged altercation with Marine Patrol officers after Marshal Ames' body was recovered.

North Haven man dies after falling overboard

The body of a man was recovered Thursday afternoon. Two men were later detained as part of the investigation. The Maine Marine Patrol and the U.S. Coast Guard responded at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18 to the report of a person in the water near Hurricane Sound off Vinalhaven. A Good Samaritan recovered the body of Marshal Ames, 57, of North Haven. The Good Samaritan performed CPR. The two agencies and Vinalhaven emergency medical services r…

North Haven fisherman charged after crew member dies overboard near Vinalhaven

The crew member fell overboard and died in Hurricane Sound near Vinalhaven, according to the Maine Marine Patrol.

Maine fishermen charged after man falls overboard and dies near Vinalhaven

The captain of a fishing vessel and a crew member are both facing charges after another crew member fell overboard and died near Vinalhaven on Thursday.

Body of Man Recovered off Vinalhaven

Two men were detained by the Marine Patrol, which is still investigating the incident.

Fishing crew member dies after falling overboard, officials say

Charges include assault, according to the Maine Marine Patrol.