Vincent Short, 36, Dies From Fall Off Mast on Trawler Offloading in Akutan, AK

Last Thursday evening, as the 123-foot trawler F/V Columbia was offloading at the Trident Seafoods plant in Akutan, crewman Vincent Short fell from his position on the mast, sustaining significant injuries, which shortly thereafter proved fatal. Initial reports were released by the Alaska State Troopers and the US Coast Guard.
Alaska State Troopers said the Coast Guard has assumed case responsibility amid an ongoing investigation of the accident...
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