The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture:

I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the lobster fisherman lost at sea yesterday in St. George’s Bay near Lower Cove on the province’s west coast.

I also want to extend my heartfelt support to his boat mate who was rescued, and is now recovering from this untimely and tragic event. Incidences such as this are stark reminders that the men and women who engage in the fishery to support their families and communities, do so by putting their lives at risk.

Special thanks to the Canadian Coast Guard, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and all those who supported the recovery and rescue.

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