The Coast Guard is searching for a man who went missing after falling overboard near Blount Island in Jacksonville Nov. 22, 2020. The 42-year-old man worked for a commercial tugboat and was transiting from the vessel to a barge when he fell overboard not wearing a lifejacket. ( U.S. Coast Guard photo)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard is searching for a man who went missing after falling overboard near Blount Island, Sunday.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville received notification at approximately 3 a.m., Sunday from the Tugboat Pop stating a 42-year-old man fell into the water while transiting from the vessel to a barge not wearing a lifejacket and did not resurface.
Coast Guard assets involved in the search:
- MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Air Station Savannah
- A 29-foot Response Boat-Small crew from Station Mayport
Also searching are crews from Florida Fish and Wildlife, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and dive units.
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