They have updated the story and say it is definitely him. RIP Captain McAuliffe. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
This is a quote from another article. "McAuliffe's wife, Lynsey says that the propellers on the boat were shredded and bent which would have left McAuliffe with no way to steer the vessel." He apparently hit something very big.
Be careful everyone. You can never have too many people on watch when you are fishing.
Tight Lines,
Bob G