Body Of Missing Maine Lobsterman Found

The body of a Maine lobsterman who was recently reported missing has been found.

According to officials with the Maine Department of Marine Resources, the body of Thomas West, 63, of Steuben, Maine was recovered from the waters of Dyer Bay early in the morning of Wednesday, April 22.

Officials received a report that West was missing at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 after local fishermen reported that his 35-foot lobster boat, Aces and Eights, was running with no one aboard.

Marine Patrol launched a search using a remotely operated vehicle in the water near West’s boat. Marine Patrol suspended the search at 2:30 a.m. due to low visibility and planned to resume efforts in the morning.

However, his body was reportedly discovered by family members at 6 a.m. in the water near his boat.

Officials said his body will be transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for an examination.