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Bill introduced in Congress to honor Bryson Fitch, missing Washington fisherman
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Commercial crab fishing is a lucrative industry in Washington, generating tens of millions in the state's economy. That said, it’s a dangerous job; the CDC reports that nearly 900 U.S. fishermen have died on the job in the last two decades.
“Fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world," said Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Democratic congresswoman for Washington's 3rd district.
Now, with crabbing season just around the corner, Gluesenkamp Perez is hoping we learn from what she considers past mistakes.
READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/bill-introduced-honor-bryson-fitch-missing-washington-fisherman/281-4f47afec-dafd-4a23-96ef-1c5e730c1eab