Crime & Safety
Kayaker on Shell Island Saved by Coast Guard
a 49-year-old kayaker was rescued by the Coast Guard after being separated from his brother-in-law.
After being separated from his brother-in-law near Pass-A-Grille while kayaking, a 49-year-old man became standed on Shell Island, according to an article from Tampabay.com
The brother-in-law called the Coast Guard after attempting to reach him multiple times by cell phone.
The Coast Guard sent out two boats and a helicopter to comb the area where he went missing. The helicopter spotted him on Shell Island, waving his shirt to get the attention of his rescuers.
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The man was transported to Tierra Verde Marina and reunited with his family. No injuries were reported.
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