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Musquash teen who died fishing dreamed of being a lobster fisherman

Musquash teen Devan Breau died doing what he loved — fishing, according to his obituary. “Devan was a true country boy at heart and could always be found outdoors on his dirt bike, ATV and at the lakes,” it states. “From the time he was a small boy, Devan wanted to be a lobster fisherman and he made that dream come true with amazing passion and work ethic.” The body of the 18-year-old was found Wednesday in the East Branch Reservoir on the outskirts of Saint John, three days after he left his home to go fishing.,,, “A smile of a man that got to live his dream for a year fishing for Bradley Small,” Joel Bradley Small posted with a photograph on Facebook. “He done way more then I have ever ask him to do on the boat.” >click to read<19:08

Captain Larry Sears was friendly, well-liked and a passionate and innovative fisherman

Sears, of Shag Harbour, died Monday after being pulled overboard while lobster fishing in the Cape Sable area off Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Sears was a noted figure in the swordfishing industry. Troy Atkinson, president of the Nova Scotia Swordfishermen’s Association, which represents long-line swordfish fishermen, said Sears was well liked. “He was one of those people who was quiet, but when he talked, you listened. He was very knowledgeable and very well-respected in the community. He spoke with wisdom when he spoke.” Read the rest here 14:37