The U.S. Coast Guard says it’s searching for five people after a fishing boat reportedly capsized in rough weather and cold seas southwest of Alaska's capital city of Juneau

A search is ongoing Sunday for five people who were aboard a fishing boat that reportedly capsized near Point Couverden, located at the western entrance of Lynn Canal southwest of Juneau, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Multiple people were thought to be on board “based on reports from individuals familiar with the vessel,” the Coast Guard said.

Five people are missing after a fishing boat capsized near the tiny southeast Alaskan village of Couverden Point, the U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday.

The U.S. Coast Guard says they are searching alongside Good Samaritans for five people after a fishing boat reportedly capsized in Alaska.

Five people are missing after a fishing boat capsized near Couverden Point, Alaska, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Responders could face tough conditions because part of the region, located in the Gulf of Alaska, is under a winter storm warning.

The Coast Guard announced the search Sunday morning, and responders could face tough conditions because part of the region, located in the Gulf of Alaska, is under a winter storm warning. Good Samaritans and various Coast Guard units are part of the search,