SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Coast Guard suspended their search for the missing crewmember of the sailing vessel Aegean at 4:15 p.m., April 29, 2012.

The Coast Guard, Mexican Navy and civilian volunteers searched XXX square-miles since yesterday afternoon.

The initial search began shortly after a boater reported debris from a boat near the Coronado Islands. Three of the four crewmembers were found dead in search area Saturday. The sailboat crew was taking part in a Newport Beach, Calif., to Ensenada, Mexico regatta.

“It’s never easy to make the decision to suspend a search and rescue case,” said Capt. Sean Mahoney, Commander Sector San Diego. “The Coast Guard extends its sympathies to the families and friends of the Aegean crew. They will be in our thoughts and prayers.”

Coast Guard investigators have not determined a cause for the incident. An investigation into the tragedy continues.

First release: http://www.sandiego.uscgnews.com/go/doc/830/1417043/

First update: http://www.sandiego.uscgnews.com/go/doc/830/1417063/

Second update: http://www.sandiego.uscgnews.com/go/doc/830/1417107/



SAN DIEGO – The chart below shows the search area for the sailing vessel Aegean. U.S. Coast Guard graphic.

SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Coast Guard suspended their search for the missing crewmember of the sailing vessel Aegean at 4:15 p.m., April 29, 2012.

The Coast Guard, Mexican Navy and civilian volunteers searched XXX square-miles since yesterday afternoon.

The initial search began shortly after a boater reported debris from a boat near the Coronado Islands. Three of the four crewmembers were found dead in search area Saturday. The sailboat crew was taking part in a Newport Beach, Calif., to Ensenada, Mexico regatta.

“It’s never easy to make the decision to suspend a search and rescue case,” said Capt. Sean Mahoney, Commander Sector San Diego. “The Coast Guard extends its sympathies to the families and friends of the Aegean crew. They will be in our thoughts and prayers.”

Coast Guard investigators have not determined a cause for the incident. An investigation into the tragedy continues.

First release: http://www.sandiego.uscgnews.com/go/doc/830/1417043/

First update: http://www.sandiego.uscgnews.com/go/doc/830/1417063/

Second update: http://www.sandiego.uscgnews.com/go/doc/830/1417107/



SAN DIEGO – The chart below shows the search area for the sailing vessel Aegean. U.S. Coast Guard graphic.

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