Missing Swimmer Search Conducted in Miami Beach
Search Underway after Swimmer Goes Missing in Deep Waters
A large-scale search was conducted in Miami Beach on Saturday after a swimmer went missing in deep waters. According to reports, the swimmer was last seen in the area of 100 South Point Drive, near the jetty, around 5:30 pm.
911 Calls Report Swimmers in Distress
Just over half an hour later, Miami Beach Police received 911 calls reporting two swimmers in distress. Officers arrived on the scene to find a good Samaritan who had managed to pull a girl to safety. However, the other swimmer, a friend of the girl, was nowhere to be found.
Search Efforts Spanning a Mile
Coast Guard Sector Miami watchstanders received an agency assist request from Miami Beach Fire Rescue around 6:30 pm. An urgent marine information broadcast was issued, and Miami Beach Fire Rescue assumed incident commander for the case. A search effort spanning about a mile was conducted, with helicopters flying above the area and Miami Beach Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units searching the beach and oceans.
Search Called Off
The search was called off around 9 pm on Saturday. As of Sunday evening, the investigation remains active, and authorities are still trying to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the swimmer’s disappearance.
Conclusion
The search for the missing swimmer was a collaborative effort between various authorities, including the Coast Guard and local fire rescue teams. While the investigation is ongoing, the exact circumstances surrounding the swimmer’s disappearance remain unclear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When did the swimmer go missing?
A: The swimmer went missing around 5:30 pm on Saturday.
Q: Where was the swimmer last seen?
A: The swimmer was last seen in the area of 100 South Point Drive, near the jetty.
Q: What was the search effort like?
A: The search effort spanned about a mile, with helicopters flying above the area and Miami Beach Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units searching the beach and oceans.
Q: Was the search successful?
A: No, the swimmer was not located during the search effort.
Q: Is the investigation still ongoing?
A: Yes, the investigation remains active, and authorities are still trying to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the swimmer’s disappearance.
