Search ended for two missing fishermen after boat capsizes off P.E.I.

TIGNISH, P.E.I. — A search off Prince Edward Island’s north shore has ended without finding any trace of two fishermen who disappeared after their boat capsized in heavy seas and rain.

Maj. Mark Gough of Maritime Forces Atlantic says the 12-metre fishing boat, the Kyla Anne, got into trouble at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

One man on board managed to swim ashore and call for help, prompting a sea, air and ground search.

Gough says the search was ended Wednesday evening after more than 33 hours of searching by four vessels and three aircraft, covering approximately 1,200 square nautical miles.