Dutch coastal village turns to tech to find lost fishermen | AFP

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7/7/2025

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In Urk, a fishing village in the northern Netherlands, the sea has long been the lifeblood for families -- but has often taken loved ones in return. Advances in DNA technology and artificial intelligence are giving locals renewed hope. Researchers are now able to match remains with living relatives more accurately than ever before, offering families long-awaited answers and the chance to finally mourn properly.