CNN Erin Burnett OutFront September 2, 2019 23:43:00
It's believed the 34 passengers below deck may have been trapped there by the flames. >> the fire was so intense that even after it was put out we are not able to embark the vessel and look for survivors. >> reporter: the conception is owned by truth aquatics which does boat charters. according to the company's website it left saturday on a three-day cruise and was scheduled to return this evening. the coast guard said the vessel is in good standing and the owner operator is cooperating with them at this time. james cole's brother works on the boat, but hasn't heard if he made it off okay. >> ...