Young Kodiak Fisherman Found Dead in Bunk

Sean O’Callahan Facebook photo 

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Though Troopers are still awaiting autopsy results from the state medical examiner, their investigation revealed nothing suspicious aboard a Kodiak fishing vessel where a crewman was found dead Saturday morning.

A little after 11 a.m. On Saturday, Troopers were notified by the skipper of the fishing vessel Alaskan Dream that 29-year-old Sean O’Callahan was found dead in his bunk.

The Alaskan Dream was headed to fishing grounds near the south end of Kodiak Island, but turned around to meet Troopers back in Kodiak and turn over O’Callahan’s body. It was then sent to Anchorage for an autopsy.

The Troopers conducted an investigation on board the Alaskan Dream and in their report say nothing suspicious was observed. It appears O’Callahan passed away in his sleep sometimes during the night.

O’Callahan’s mother posted to her son’s Facebook page that she would be scattering some of his ashes in Kodiak waters and more in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, with dates to be announced.