by Chad Petri
Published: Sat, May 30, 2009 - 1:28 pm CST
Last Updated: Sat, May 30, 2009 - 4:40 pm CST
One man is still missing in waters off the coast of Fort Morgan after a late night fishing trip goes awry. Family members say 43-year-old Chris Harris, his son Michael and brother-in-law Paul were fishing near a fuel platform in the Fort Morgan area late Friday night. Authorities say their 19-foot boat began taking on water, forcing the three men to abandon ship. Paul and Michael were able to swim to shore. Rescue crews are still looking for Chris. Family members are hoping for the best. “I hope we find him it's the only thing that's really bothering me I hope we find him,” says Paul Houseknecht. He injured his foot fleeing the sinking boat. Paul says he feels lucky to be alive.
Authorities say the two men who made it back were wearing life jackets but the missing man was not.
5:40 PM Update: Late this afternoon, Alabama Marine Police found the fishermen's boat. It was at the bottom of the bay. The coast guard will continue to look for Chris Harris.
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