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4 fishing boats stuck on sandbar in Tabusintac freed up

CBC_News_logoAt least four fishing boats that were stuck on a sandbar in Tabusintac for about five hours on Monday afternoon have now been freed up and are slowly making their way back to Wishart’s Wharf. .In light of the recent tragedy, Monday’s events had everyone scared, said Kevin Kelly, who was on one of the stranded boats. continued

New Brunswick – Probe of fishing boats fire in Tabusintac continues

CBCNews – The fire ravaged the vessels, which were burned so badly, they sank. Ian Benoit and his twin brother both lost their boats in the blaze. Benoit, a captain for eight years and fisherman for 18, said he’s devastated. It’s a huge finannb-ian-benoitcial blow, he said. Although he has insurance, it will only cover about $50,000. The cost of his boat is at least $150,000, he said. continued