PORTLAND, Maine — A man reported missing by his wife after he did not return from a sailing trip on Casco Bay has been located.
The Coast Guard says 79-year-old Albert Kelsey was spotted early Wednesday morning. His 20-foot vessel had apparently run aground at low tide and got stuck in the mud. He appeared to be in good health.
The Coast Guard said the South Freeport man was last seen departing from a local marina at about 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday and was scheduled to visit two Casco Bay islands. He was reported overdue by his wife at 10 p.m.
A 25-foot response boat small from Station South Portland, a Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Cape Cod, and a boat from the Maine Marine Patrol took part in the search.
Update in the PPH (and at the time I post this, this article still stated the sailor was missing): Sailor found alive and well. He had gotten stuck as Coast Guard suspected.
Thanks for the update, good to hear a happy ending. My mom made my stepdad quit sailing a few years ago at age 76. He was still fully fit and capable but she nearly died of stress every time he was overdue by 5 minutes. And as he always lost track of time (since he was a youth) she was afraid all the time! He still misses it.
Good news for a change! So glad it worked out ok.
Yay!!!