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Carlos Amaral Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sandwich, Massachusetts on Nov 08, 2016

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On the morning of November 8, 2016, 43-year-old Carlos Amaral embarked on a fishing trip from the Sandwich Marina in Massachusetts. He was joined by his son, Dylan Amaral, and a friend, Mario Fialho, aboard a 23-foot Wellcraft vessel named "Dad Sea Cave". The group set out across Cape Cod Bay with the intention of fishing for mackerel near Race Point, at the tip of Cape Cod. They were experienced fishermen, described as men who loved the sea. Their planned return to the marina was for 2:00 p.m. ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 08, 2016

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  • Authorities suspend search for three missing boaters off Cape Cod
  • Body pulled up in nets off Provincetown - SouthCoastToday.com
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    Victim Details

    Mar 22, 2017

    Oct 24, 2022

    Carlos

    Amaral

    51

    43

    67 inches

    160 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Nov 08, 2016

    Sandwich

    Massachusetts

    Barnstable County

    02563

    33314

    Massachusetts Environmental Police

    Boston

    Massachusetts

    Suffolk County

    02114

    251 Causeway Street, Massachusetts

    8006328075

    State

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-environmental-police

    16-19992

    2017-03-22

    Massachusetts Environmental Police

    Brown

    Hazel

    Hazel

    05/27/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

    I've been thinking a lot about the case of Carlos Amaral and the other men on "Dad Sea Cave," and so... ...Read More
    09/25/2023
    I came across an interesting point while reading about Carlos Amaral's disappearance. Something that... ...Read More
    02/15/2023

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