Bodies of missing French fishermen found in English Channel
Divers recover bodies of two crew members after their trawler sank off Plymouth on 29 August.
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The bodies of two missing French fishermen have been found in the English Channel following the sinking of their trawler Maranello off Plymouth on 29 August.
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Why It Matters
The Maranello trawler sank off Plymouth on 29 August after reporting problems with its fishing gear.
The bodies of two French fishermen who had been missing since their trawler sank in the English Channel have been found, French prosecutors have said.
The Maranello trawler sank off the coast of Plymouth on 29 August after reporting problems with its fishing gear, with three of the five crew members rescued by a nearby vessel.
A major search operation involving HM Coastguard, RNLI lifeboats and French authorities was suspended after two days.
Alex Dehays, deputy prosecutor in Saint-Brieuc, said divers found and recovered the bodies on Saturday after weather conditions allowed searches to resume.
Open Questions
- What caused the gear problems on the trawler?
