Crab Boat Capsizes in Oregon, Killing 3 People

Photo: USCG Pacific Northwest/Twitter

A commercial fishing boat capsized in rough waters off the Oregon coast, reportedly killing three men aboard.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, which tweeted an image of the rescue effort, the Mary B. II fishing vessel was crossing Yaquina Bay Bar in Newport when it capsized amid waves that reached up to 14 ft.

Initial reportsstated the vessel was featured on Discovery Channel’sDeadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove, which chronicles the dangers of catching crabs in the area, but PEOPLE has confirmed it was not.

source: people.com