One fisherman dead and two missing in Coos Bay

640x360_51005P00-FESWDCoos Bay, Ore. — One fisherman is dead and two are missing after a crabbing vessel capsized off Coos Bay.

According to the Coast Guard, winds were reported at 31 miles per hour with 8 to 10 foot seas at the time of the incident.

A Coast Guard helicopter crew and boat crew are searching for the missing fishermen. One crew member made his way to shore, where he was picked up by a Good Samaritan, and taken to a local hospital.

No word on his condition.

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