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Crab Fisherman Who Died Off Donegal Named

The fisherman who lost his life off the Donegal coast last weekend has been named. Madis Letsars (37), a father of two, went overboard the crab vessel, Séimí, while crab fishing about 70 miles north of Arranmore Island, Co Donegal, on February 4th. It is believed he may have got caught in a rope while the vessel was shooting pots. Originally from the Baltic States and living in Co Armagh, he was one of five on board the vessel at the time. Members of the crew of the Séimí are said to be devastated by the loss of the crewman who had been on four or five trips with the crab vessel. >click to read< 15:32

Cape Breton lobster fisherman who died Monday lost his own father to the sea

The Cape Breton lobster fisherman who died Monday in a fishing accident off the coast of southwestern Nova Scotia was the son of a fisherman who was also killed at sea, according to his great-uncle. Keith Stubbert, 53, was setting lobster traps on the Cockawit Lady when he fell overboard Monday on the first day of the area’s lucrative lobster season. Stubbert was from a family of fishermen, his great-uncle, Emerson Stubbert, told CBC on Tuesday. His father, Edward Stubbert, also died while lobster fishing. Sadly, Read the article here 17:34