Search for two missing boaters in third day on Mobile Bay

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January 11, 2019

The search for two missing boaters is continuing on Mobile Bay.

The Coast Guard says 85-year-old Floyd Nelson and 40-year-old David Stadman have not been seen since they left to go fishing on Tuesday afternoon.Relatives reported the two missing Wednesday morning after they did not return in a 20-foot-long white fishing boat.

The capsized boat has been located, but there was no sign of the men.

The search has included a Coast Guard helicopter and boat, plus crews from Baldwin and Mobile counties.
(Associated Press, copyright 2018)

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