The bodies of two sisters, Danielle Agcaoili and Brandi Tyau, were found on a fishing charter boat that was partially submerged off the coast of Southeast Alaska during rough weather conditions.
Two passengers from the charter, which was taken by two holiday couples, are still missing, according to reports.
According to Alaska State Troopers, the bodies found are believed to be those of Danielle Agcaoili, 53, of Waipahu, Hawaii, and her sister Brandi Tyau, 56, of Canoga Park, California. At 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the recovered bodies were transferred to the state medical examiner’s office.
Sitka, Alaska resident, Morgan Robidou, aged 32, and Robert Solis, aged 61, who is the partner of Tyau, are yet to be found. On Sunday, Maury Agcaoili, the partner of Danielle Agcaoili, was discovered lifeless in the ocean near their boat.
He was later declared deceased. As per the Coast Guard, the 30-foot aluminum charter yacht was last seen earlier that day in Sitka, a community located approximately 90 miles southwest of Juneau. According to reports, the boat was found in the vicinity of an island approximately 10 miles to the west of Sitka.
According to Coast Guard Petty Officer Ian Gray, there were 6- to 11-foot swells in the area on Sunday.
According to troopers, recovery operations for the boat were still in progress on Thursday, although they were hindered by rough waves and powerful gusts. According to a statement released by Kingfisher Charters, they expressed their devastation over the loss of the guests and captain of the Awakin.
The speaker stated that they are fully cooperating with the US Coast Guard in their investigation of the tragic incident. They expressed hope that the investigation will provide answers regarding the cause of the incident.
A family fishing trip in Alaska turned into a nightmare, resulting in three fatalities and two individuals reported missing.
According to Jim Solis, the brother of Robert Solis, the parents and brother of the girls were also on the voyage, but on a separate vessel. Jim Solis, who grew up in Burbank, California, along with his six siblings, including Robert and Jim.
According to sources, Solis and Tyau crossed paths in Hawaii many years ago, during Solis’ time as a Navy instructor stationed on the island. Solis, who has three boys from previous relationships, shares a son with their partner.
According to sources, he was not only an accomplished musician, but also an avid surfer. According to Jim Solis, his brother played the guitar and composed songs. According to sources, the ocean was a significant part of his life.
According to sources, Tyau was the perfect counterpart to Solis. According to Jim Solis, he credited her for organizing and preparing their family camping trips in the Sierras. He also mentioned that she had a calming influence on him, who he described as “bigger-than-life.”
According to Jim Solis, the individual in question was known for being reserved, yet possessed a cunning wit. According to the speaker, they appreciated the presence of a certain individual with their brother and his partner, as they believed that this person complemented their brother’s personality.
As per the website of The RES Group, Solis began his career as a private investigator in 1992, following an eight-year stint in the military.
According to his website, he was introduced to the subject by a friend and expressed his attraction to the field. He noted that while every case had similarities depending on the nature of the case, there were also differences, and no two cases should be treated the same.
Bob Harrison, the chairman, president, and CEO of First Hawaiian Bank, expressed his condolences to the family of Danielle Agcaoili, who was employed at the bank. He referred to her as a cherished member of the First Hawaiian Bank family. Amidst this difficult period, Dani, her spouse, and their loved ones are being held in our thoughts and prayers.