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Coast Guard Searching For Fishermen

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - The Coast Guard is searching for nine fishermen, and their vessel, Saturday said to be in waters off northern Haiti.

The vessel, according to officials, became disabled and drifted. It is described as a small grey fishing boat named "Aisha."

A helicopter crew left from Great Inagua, Bahamas joining the Coast Guard cutter in the search for the missing fishermen.

Anyone with any additional information is encouraged to contact the Coast Guard at 305-415-6800.

No additional details were immediately available.

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