Posted on January 9, 2009 - by Morgan Howard
Crab fisherman lost at sea
Sad News to report out of Dutch Harbor. The Coast Guard has officially suspended their search for Keith Criner, a 43 year old deckhand on the F/V Seabrooke. According to news reports, Criner became tangled in crab pot line and fell into the ocean approximately 22 miles northwest of Cold Bay at 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday morning.Getting tangled in the line and getting pulled over board with the crab pot is one of the greatest concerns of every fishermen. This particular danger has taken many lives.
This type of loss is unimaginable. Our prayers go out to his family and to the crew of the F/V Seabrooke.
The Seabrooke is a Kodiak-based, 98-foot vessel owned by Angel Pacific Fisheries of Milton-Freewater, Ore., She was fishing for Tanner crab in the Bering Sea at the time of the incident.
The Seabrook is now tied up in Dutch Harbor.
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January 9, 2009
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Kev said:
Please accept our sincere condolences to you guys and the missing people’s families. Can’t imagine what you must be feeling. Again, our thoughta and prayers are with you all.
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January 9, 2009
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kosta said:
this is not the first time youve seen the title crab fisherman lost at sea its sad but its part of the job that you have to get used to.
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January 11, 2009
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Christopher P Espanola said:
Keith was my next door neighbor. Keith, is loved and remembered by many friends and family here in Stockton, CA.
Crab fishing is among the most adventurous experiences Alaska has to offer. Keith lived a rich and adventurous life.
I am sad for his mother, family and his crew members. Prayers go out to his crew members for their safe return.
Prayers go out to his family.
I am proud of Keith. You will always be a Fisherman among Men, never forgotten, and forever at Sea . . . .
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January 11, 2009
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Hannah said:
Keith,
I know u’ll never see this but i just have to say that im soooo sry, to hear about ur death, i was really hoping the NO ONE got hurt or died this season, and i really crushed me to read about it on this website :-( My prayers r all going out to u, and ur family, and ur crew. I hope u lived a happy life!! SORRY!!!!
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February 19, 2009
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Lori Ostrowski said:
God Bless you and your family. I am a diehard fan of this program and love to watch the fishing!… But just hate to even think about the danger involved. I have been away from the website for over amonth, and just read this blog …. my prayers go out to you and your family.
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March 2, 2009
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troy askew said:
troy says: keith thanks for all the crab i got to eat because you were out there catching them.
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April 15, 2009
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Morgan said:
Um, My Dad is fishing on the Blue Ballard in the Bering Sea right now, he’s going to miss my birthday, and they day my sister moves out. He just reached fishing grounds and can e-mail me. I love my Dad more than anything, and I wish everyday he’ll come home safe like the last time.
I miss him so much, I can’t imagine not seeing him again. I’m so sorry for your loss, and I can’t say I know how you feel, but I kinda do. He worked hard for his Family just like my dad. I have respect for anyone who will get on that boat and leave port hearing their families cry and say I love you over the radio or your cell phone nowadays.
God Bless all the Fisherman of the Bering seas :’)
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May 11, 2009
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pamela said:
keith,
I,am a long time die hard fan of the show and when they said that all most all of the members of kat mai died except 4 i was heart broken for their loved ones,and friends!How i wish you could read this but i know that you cannot,BUT hopefully your family and crew member will may god always enrich your lives and help with your healing.god bless you and thank you for all the work you’ve done right along side your crew memebers!
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October 29, 2009
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julie said:
It has been a while since this accident. you will never be forgotten. Much respect for all that you have done. We know that you passed away doing something that you loved. If there is any good time to pass away this would be my choice…. Passing while performing my passion. GOD Bless your family.
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December 19, 2009
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madison said:
thats scary why dont they just get a better job that they wont die from
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April 27, 2010
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Lee said:
I heard the news this summer when our fave deckhand doing salmon tendering wasnt there. It was a sobering moment knowing that Moose was gone. He was a hell of a good cook and very hospitable when our sampling crew would come on board. He’ll be missed.
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August 18, 2010
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Boat Directory said:
it’s really sad what has happened to this fisherman. it should call for greater safety in this line of work.