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Tragedy at Sea: The Disappearance of Michael Brown Near Point Couverden
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Tragedy at Sea: The Disappearance of Michael Brown Near Point Couverden
Posted by admin on February 24, 2025, 06:13 79 0

Introduction

On December 1, 2024, the commercial fishing vessel Wind Walker capsized near Point Couverden, Alaska, leading to the disappearance of five crew members, including 23-year-old Michael Brown. This tragic incident has left families and communities in mourning, highlighting the inherent dangers of commercial fishing in Alaska's treacherous waters.

The Fateful Voyage

The Wind Walker, a 52-foot Sitka-based seiner owned and operated by Captain Travis Kapp, had just completed a delivery of halibut and black cod in Juneau on December 2, 2024. After restocking with ice and bait, the crew departed for one final fishing run before the season's end. The crew consisted of Captain Kapp, Jacob Hannah, Alex Ireland, Emilio "EJ" Celaya-Talamantez, and Michael Brown. In the early hours of December 3, approximately 25 miles southwest of Juneau, the vessel capsized under severe weather conditions, including heavy snow, 60 mph gusts, and six-foot seas. A mayday call was made at 12:07 a.m., reporting that the boat was overturning near Point Couverden. The crew ceased responding shortly thereafter. ...Read More

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