A lobster fishing vessel capsized off the coast of Hackett’s Cove on the opening day of the lobster fishing season.

Maj. Amber Bineau with Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JRCC) confirms that the vessel in Lobster Fishing Area 33 sunk shortly after the beginning of Dumping Day.

Bineau says fishermen on a nearby vessel were able to rescue the four fishermen on board, all of whom were wearing life-jackets.

JRCC was not directly involved in the rescue operation and became aware of the rescue around 7:30 a.m., according to Bineau.

Lobster Fishing Area 33, which extends from Halifax to the southwestern tip of the province, was set to open at 7 a.m. Saturday.

More to come.

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