Authorities Continue Search for Missing Clam Fisherman Off Maine Coast

Authorities continue search for missing clam fisherman off Maine coast

A boat belonging to Alton Wallace, of Milbridge, was found unmanned near Pinkham Island on Sunday after a family member said he failed to return from harvesting clams.

Marine Patrol searches for missing clammer

MILBRIDGE – The Maine Marine Patrol along with members of the State Police/Marine Patrol Underwater Recovery Dive Team searched Narraguagus Bay on Monday for a Milbridge clammer reported missing over the weekend.

Milbridge clam harvester missing in Narraguagus Bay

The Maine Marine Patrol is searching the bay for 51-year-old Alton Wallac, who was reported missing by his family Sunday afternoon.

A fisherman is missing off the Down East coast

A clam fisherman is missing off the coast of Milbridge. Alton Wallace, 51 of Milbridge was reported missing about 4 p.m. Sunday when he failed to return home after a day on the water, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Searchers found his 14-foot skiff near Pinkham Island. The Coast Guard, Maine Marine Patrol, other state and local agencies, and more than 15 volunteers failed to find him Sunday. The Coast Guard suspended its search effort at 8:4…

Search underway for missing Down East clam fisherman

Monday's search focused on the Narraguagus Bay area between the towns of Harrington and Milbridge, according to officials.