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PORTSMOUTH - The Coast Guard temporarily suspended the search Wednesday for two missing men approximately 15 miles east of Assateague Island.
Due to the low visibility from clouds, rainfall and on scene winds of 50 to 60 mph, the Coast Guard suspended the search until sunrise Thursday.
Coast Guard 5th District watchstanders initially received an emergency position indicating radio beacon alert from the 67-foot fishing vessel Seafarer at 10:39 a.m. ...



