ST GEORGE, Maine — A Port Clyde area fisherman is dead after his body was found in the water Friday evening, according to Maine Marine Patrol officials.
According to a press release, 54-yr-old Travis Thorbjornson of Warren was found dead in the water around 9 p.m. Friday.
Officials said Thorbjornson's skiff was reported to be found floating alone in the harbor Friday afternoon.
Several local good Samaritans joined Knox County Sheriff's officials and other local organizations to search the area.
According to the release, they Thorbjornson's body around 9 p.m. Friday night.
Thorbjornson's body has been taken to Augusta for an autopsy.
Maine Marine Patrol officials said the investigation into the death is ongoing.
A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family. Visit this link. To date, the fund has nearly doubled its goal.