Amanda lost her sole mate Kai Hamik suddenley on Saturday Febuary 11th.
Kai who travels as a commecial fisherman in Alaska was King Crab fishing with his crew on the boat Destination when the U.S. Coast Guard recived a singinal from their emergency beacon. Rescuers searched in the water and from the sky for nearly 70 hours.
Before suspending the search Monday, the Coast Guard found a debris field, including an oil sheen, tarps, buoys, even a life ring from the vessel. They did not find the ship nor any survivors.
Our hearts go out to Kai's friends and family and the friends and familys of the entire crew of the Destination.
Local news footage:
http://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/chandler/chandler-man-kai-hamik-among-those-presumed-lost-at-sea-off-the-coast-of-alaska