Search for missing fisherman called off

The case of a fisherman who fell overboard off the coast of Yarmouth is now a missing persons file.

Ward Wickens, 33, of Bear Point in Shelburne County was not wearing a life jacket when he went overboard early yesterday morning.

The search, which included ships and aircraft, was called off Tuesday afternoon.

Conditions at the time of the accident were rough with dense fog and high seas.

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