Multiple agencies searching for missing swimmer at Mickler’s Landing Beach

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Johns County Fire Rescue is searching for a missing swimmer in the area of Mickler’s Landing Beach.

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According to a Facebook post, multiple agencies are involved in the ongoing search: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Fire rescue officials say they are looking for a Hispanic male in his early to mid-20s wearing black swim trunks.

Officials say the 911 call came in around 1:45 p.m. from family members after the man had been missing in the water for 20 minutes.

Officials are using jet skis and choppers to look for the man.

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St. Johns County Fire Rescue PIO Chris Naff urges everyone to stay out of the water due to a high rip current risk.

“Stay out of the water... The water with the rip currents is super dangerous right now. I know it’s a beautiful day out and everyone wants to come to the beach but stay out of the water and enjoy it from a distance,” Naff said.

It is also after lifeguard season which means there are patrollers instead of lifeguard towers.

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