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Search for crewman from cargo ship halted

DUTCH HARBOR -- The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a Filipino crewman missing from a cargo ship north of Dutch Harbor. John Ree Payla, 21, went missing from the 754-foot Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel Corona Infinity on Sunday. The Coast Guard said a HC-130 Hercules airplane, two of its helicopters, the Corona Infinity and the fishing vessel Andronica from Dutch Harbor were involved in the search.

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An urgent marine information broadcast also was issued encouraging vessels in the area to keep a look out for the man. His uniform was found on the rear deck of the ship, the Coast Guard said.

The Corona Infinity is a bulk coal carrier that was headed for Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

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