Local News in Brief : Cargo Ship Captain Found Dead in Bunk
The captain of a Korean cargo ship found dead in his bunk apparently died of natural causes while his vessel was bound for Los Angeles Harbor, according to authorities.
The 41-year-old captain of the Hyundai 12 was found dead Monday in his cabin by crew members who had not seen him for about 12 hours, Los Angeles Police Detective Roosevelt Joseph said.
Police detectives and coroner’s officials boarded the 550-foot bulk carrier after it anchored about 8 a.m. Tuesday in the harbor to investigate the death, and they believe the captain died of natural causes, possibly a heart attack.
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