Richmond man missing after boat hit by swell in Oregon Inlet

A 28-year-old Richmond man is missing after a boat was hit by a swell in Oregon Inlet this morning, Coast Guard Cmdr. Billy Mitchell said. Rescue crews, including a helicopter, have been searching since about 8:30 a.m. for Christopher Panchyshyn. He and two other passengers were ejected from the 26-foot boat when it was struck by a series of waves, Mitchell said.

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/one-missing-after-boat-hit-swell-oregon-inlet

Published by Hank Sibley Bluewater Yacht Sales

Hank Sibley hsibley@bwys.com Sales Professional Bluewater Yacht Sales Hampton, VA 804.337.1945 (Mobile) 757.788.7082 (Office) 757.723.3329 (Fax)

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