Update: Monday at 1:20 p.m.

The Coast Guard has suspended its search for multiple people near Couverden Point.

According to media release, Coast Guard crews searched for a full day and covered more than 108 nautical miles searching for five people whose fishing boat reportedly capsized.

The Coast Guard got a call at 12:07 a.m. from crew on the Wind Walker, a commercial fishing vessel registered in Sitka.

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A search is ongoing Sunday…

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