New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is offering his condolences to the family and friends of a fishermen who apparently fell overboard Sunday night, about 35 miles southeast of Nantucket.

The fishing vessel "Hear No Evil" out of New Bedford recovered the body and positively identified the crew member.

Mayor Mitchell said he was deeply sadden by the tragic loss at sea.  The Mayor also thanked the Coast Guard for their efforts to locate the fishermen, and said the administration was standing ready to support the fisherman's family during this difficult time.

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