ALLIGATOR POINT, Fla. - Update: All boaters have been found safe, according to the Coast Guard. "A false signal was received, triggering the search," officials said on X.
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The United States Coast Guard is searching for five missing boaters off the coast of Florida as of Sunday.
What we know:
The group was last reported approximately 23 miles offshore near Alligator Point.
They were traveling in a 32-foot vessel named Unreel, described as gray with a black-trimmed center console.
What we don't know:
It’s still unknown who the missing boaters are, what their planned route was, whether they sent a distress signal, when they were last in contact, and what conditions are affecting the search.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to call the authorities at 833-662-8724.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Coast Guard's 8th District - Heartland on June 1, 2025.