Jet skier missing off Pensacola as Isaac moves westward; Coast Guard in active search
MOBILE, Ala. — Coast Guard aircrews from Aviation Training Center Mobile are searching for a missing 47-year-old male jet skier off the coast of Pensacola, Fla., Tuesday.
Coast Guard crewmembers at Station Pensacola received the initial report from the wife of the missing man at approximately 8:30 p.m., Monday, stating that her husband was due to return home at 7:30 p.m., but hadn't arrived.
ATC Mobile has launched the following assets to search:
- Two MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters and crews
- An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter and crew
- An HC-144 Ocean Sentry fixed-wing aircraft and crew
The public is reminded to contact the Coast Guard command center at 251-441-6211 in the event of any marine emergencies.
Source: http://www.klfy.com
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