ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A fishing vessel with 15 people on board apparently sank in the Bering Sea in what may be one of the worst fishing disasters in Alaskan waters in nearly two decades.

The body of one crew member from the Arctic Rose was recovered Monday. Officials did not identify the victim.

The Coast Guard planned to continue its search Tuesday but warned rescue efforts could be hampered by forecasts of 20- to 25-foot waves and 40-knot winds.

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