A Texas family is believed to have died after the boat they were traveling in capsized off the coast of Homer, Alaska, over the weekend.
David and Mary Maynard, of Troy, have been missing along with their two young sons since their boat capsized Saturday during a family trip. According to Homer News.
A US Coast Guard spokesman told the outlet that the service called off the search on Sunday after 24 hours had passed without the Maynard family being found.
“The decision to call off a search is never made easily and requires careful consideration of many factors, including environmental conditions and search operations,” the spokesperson said in a press release shared with media outlets.
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A family from Troy, Texas, is feared dead after the boat they were traveling on capsized in Alaska on Saturday. (Facebook)
Homer Port Master Matt Clark told Homer News that a Goodwill boat called the Salty Sea rescued four people who were in a life raft aboard the capsized vessel.
Clark added that the USCG had conducted a grid search of the area where the ship sank.
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The U.S. Coast Guard called off the search for the Maynard family after 24 hours on Sunday. (Facebook)
“This adorable family of four went missing at sea while on vacation to Alaska,” a friend of the family wrote in the fundraising page description. “Mary’s parents are still out there trying to bring them back. This family is in a difficult situation right now. We ask for prayers and donations if you are able to help cover the unexpected expenses the family is suddenly having to pay.”
The GoFundMe statement said the Maynards “made a profound impact on so many people,” from the laughter they brought to people to “the love and familial connection they provided.”
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The Maynard family “left a huge mark on so many people,” according to the family’s GoFundMe page. (Facebook)
“The emptiness left behind is indescribable, but together as a family and community we will realise how much they meant to all of us,” the GoFundMe statement said.
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The Alaska 17th District National Guard could not immediately be reached at the time of publication.
