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John Ansay

Missing
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John Ansay, age 31, went missing on January 1, 2019, after the fishing vessel *Mistress* he was aboard capsized off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island. Ansay, along with his uncle, Oscar Diaz, was one of the two fishermen lost at sea. Despite extensive search efforts by the U.S. Coast Guard over a 40-hour period, covering more than 2,000 nautical miles, neither man was recovered. The incident is believed to have been caused by the vessel taking on water during rough weather conditions.
Last Seen: Jan 01, 2019
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  • Coast Guard suspends search for missing fishermen - WPRI.com
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    Victim Details

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    Jun 28, 2024

    John

    Ansay

    36

    31

    65 inches

    72 inches

    140 lbs

    180 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jan 01, 2019

    North Kingstown

    Rhode Island

    Washington County

    No

    355

    145382

    Coast Guard Investigative Service - Boston

    Boston

    Massachusetts

    Suffolk County

    02109

    427 Commercial Street, Massachusetts

    8574163228

    Federal

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.uscg.mil/Units/Coast-Guard-Investigative-Service/

    1158048

    2019-01-01

    Coast Guard Investigative Service - Boston

    Unknown

    Unknown

    Unknown

    11/23/2025


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