Geno Francis

• Transport Canada must be ‘more vigilant,’ relatives say two years after N.S. sinking

  The bodies of five out of six crew members were never recovered after the 17-metre vessel capsized on Dec. 15, 2020, about 50 kilometres north of Digby, N.S.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
  
• Nova Scotia group secures grief counselling as search for 5 missing fishers continues

  The Mayor of Yarmouth Pam Mood says Thursday's search suspension due to weather hit hard, as families of those missing are seeking closure.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2020
  
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• ‘Our hearts are broken’: Acadia First Nation reacts to tragic accident on board vessel

  One of those who went missing, Eugene (Geno) Francis, was a member of Acadia First Nation and 'an important part of the community.'

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2020
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• RCMP suspends search for fishers missing off the N.S. coast due to incoming storm

  The body of one man was recovered late Tuesday, but the search continued Wednesday for five other men as ground search crews said they were seeking closure for the families.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2020
• Scallop dragger sinking: Another wave of grief hits Nova Scotia

  Locals say the tide was much higher than average on Monday night, which made the stormy conditions and waves on the bay Tuesday more dangerous.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2020