All articles tagged with #missing swimmer
A 55-year-old woman swimming off Monterey Bay disappeared after witnesses reported a possible shark encounter, with a large splash and a shark breach observed. Despite searches by authorities, including the Coast Guard, her whereabouts remain unknown, and beach advisories are in effect.
A search for 55-year-old Erica Fox, who went missing while swimming off Lovers Point in Monterey Bay, California, has been suspended after witnesses reported seeing a shark with a body in its mouth, suggesting a possible attack. The search lasted nearly eight hours but was halted pending further developments, and nearby beaches remain closed.
A 55-year-old woman is missing after a possible shark attack at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, California, with a search ongoing involving boats and helicopters, and beaches closed through Tuesday.
A search is ongoing for a 55-year-old woman missing after a possible shark attack off the coast of Pacific Grove, California, leading to beach closures and rescue efforts by the Coast Guard and local authorities.
A body recovered from the Potomac River is believed to be a young man who went missing last Friday while attempting to swim from Virginia to Maryland. Despite swimming being illegal in the area, good weather has drawn many visitors to Great Falls, leading to several recent water rescues. Montgomery County police are investigating the death, and officials continue to warn about the dangers of swimming in the river.
Authorities are continuing their search for a missing swimmer off Wildcat Beach in California following a reported shark attack. The 52-year-old male was swimming with two friends when the incident occurred, although an attack has not been confirmed. The Coast Guard called off its search, but local agencies are still actively searching for the swimmer. The other swimmers reported a large pool of blood in the water, and the missing swimmer has yet to be found. This incident could potentially be the first fatal shark attack in the Marin County area.
The U.S. Coast Guard is assisting in the search for a missing swimmer off the coast of California following a reported shark attack near San Francisco. The incident was reported by a witness at Wildcat Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore. While the shark attack has not been confirmed, Marin County firefighters stated that one swimmer was attacked and there was a large pool of blood in the water. Despite an extensive search, the missing swimmer, believed to be around 50 years old, has not been found. This incident could potentially be the first fatal shark attack in the Marin County area.
Authorities are conducting a recovery mission for a missing swimmer in Lake Michigan, after the Chicago Fire Department responded to a call about a disappearance approximately one mile out from McCormick Place. The rescue mission has now been shifted to a recovery effort led by the Coast Guard and Chicago police.
The body of a missing swimmer, identified as Richard A. Boateng from Howard County, was found on a Delaware beach. Authorities were called to the scene after a body was discovered in the surf. Boateng was pronounced deceased, and preliminary investigations suggest no foul play.
Justin Vue, a 26-year-old UWEC alumni, who went missing while tubing and swimming in the Chippewa River, has been found dead. The Eau Claire Fire Department conducted a search utilizing various resources and volunteers, ultimately locating Vue's body in the river. The incident occurred when Vue was snorkeling and swimming away from his group, and despite the efforts of multiple agencies, he was unable to be rescued.
Justin Vue, a 26-year-old UWEC alumni, who went missing while tubing and swimming in the Chippewa River, has been found dead. The Eau Claire Fire Department conducted a search utilizing various resources and volunteers, ultimately locating Vue's body in the river. The incident occurred when Vue was snorkeling and swimming away from his group, and despite the efforts of multiple agencies, he was unable to be rescued.
A 19-year-old swimmer went missing in the waters off Jacob Riis Park in Queens, prompting a massive search operation involving helicopters and drones. The teen was eventually found unconscious by his friends and rushed to the hospital in critical condition. This incident follows another recent case of a missing swimmer in the waters off Coney Island. Authorities urge caution and remind the public that even strong swimmers are not immune to the dangers of rip currents.
The body of a missing swimmer, Wilinson J. Orbequito, was recovered in Lake Maspenock in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, with the assistance of a specially trained K-9 named Riggs. The 21-year-old man went missing after swimming beyond the safe-swimming zone at Sandy Beach. Despite search efforts by firefighters, police officers, and divers, the search was halted due to severe weather. The search resumed the next day, and K-9 Riggs located the missing swimmer's body in 12 feet of water, about 90 feet from the shore.
The body of a 21-year-old swimmer, Wilinson J. Orbequito, who went missing on Friday night in Hopkinton, has been found by authorities. Search efforts were temporarily halted due to severe weather but resumed on Saturday morning. The incident is being treated as a recovery operation, and Sandy Beach remains closed.
Rescue crews are searching for a missing swimmer at Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Arizona after witnesses reported seeing a man go underwater and not resurface. The Maricopa County sheriff’s deputies and Peoria Fire-Medical crews are on the scene searching the area.