Coast Guard Searches for Missing Fisherman

Edward Broderickwas last heard from Saturday while his boat was en route to a clamming facility in Highlands, N.J.

The Coast Guard is searching for a missing fisherman in the waters around New Jersey.

The fisherman, Edward Broderick, has been missing since Saturday night, officials said. A friend reported to the Coast Guard that he was last heard from at around 6 p.m. while his boat was en route to a clamming facility in Highlands, N.J.

Coast Guard crews have been searching the area by boat and helicopter for over 14 hours, officials said. Broderick's boat was found submerged outside the facility he was heading to.

A dive team is attempting to search the boat as the Coast Guard continues to search the coastline.

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