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Coast Guard searching for missing boater who planned to sail to Pinellas County coast, officials say

By FOX 13 News Staff
Published  September 11, 2024 9:12pm EDT
Missing Persons
FOX 13 News

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. - The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a boater who vanished after setting sail toward the coast of Pinellas County, the agency said Wednesday.

According to officials, Bert Erwin, 70, was last seen leaving Rose Marina, which is on Marco Island in southwest Florida, headed for Indian Rocks Beach.

Courtesy: U.S. Coast Guard

Air and surface crews are taking part in the search for Erwin, officials said.

Courtesy: U.S. Coast Guard

Anyone with information on Erwin's whereabouts is asked to call 866-881-1392.

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