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Navy Declines Help in Lily Jean Search | Providence News
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey turned to the U.S. Navy for help locating the missing crew of the fishing boat Lily Jean, which sank in freezing waters off Cape Ann in January 2026—leaving seven people missing. The Navy declined, citing operational limits, leaving families in anguish after only debris, one body, and an empty raft were found. With maritime recovery proving complex and resource-intensive, state officials are now exploring alternative options—though details remain under wraps—as they race to bring closure to the grieving families and honor those lost at sea.
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