Man, 60, drowns in Daytona Beach; search continues for lacking teen swimmer, officers say

Search for lacking 17-year-old boy from Orlando

A 60-year-old man drowned Friday at an unguarded part of Daytona Beach, as hundreds flocked to Central Florida seashores for the Independence Day vacation. Meanwhile, rescue crews continued looking for one other lacking swimmer, a 17-year-old man from Orlando.  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A 60-year-old man drowned Friday at an unguarded part of Daytona Beach, as hundreds flocked to Central Florida seashores for the Independence Day vacation.

Meanwhile, rescue crews continued looking for one other lacking swimmer, a 17-year-old man from Orlando.  

Drowning sufferer unresponsive when dropped at shore

What we all know:

Volusia County Beach Safety mentioned first responders have been dispatched shortly after 1 p.m. to The Hartford seaside method in Daytona Beach after experiences of a swimmer in misery.

A kayak operator discovered the person about 80 to 100 meters offshore and saved him afloat with paddles till rescuers arrived, officers mentioned. The man was unresponsive when he was dropped at shore and was taken to a hospital, the place he was later pronounced useless.

Search continues for lacking swimmer

What we all know:

Later Friday, crews from Volusia County Beach Safety, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and the Daytona Beach Fire Department launched a search close to the International Speedway Boulevard seaside method for an additional swimmer reported lacking. A helicopter assisted within the search.

Officials mentioned a pair had entered the ocean collectively. The lady made it again to shore and was taken to a hospital, however the man remained lacking.

Volusia County Beach Safety mentioned lifeguards rescued 194 individuals from the water Friday amid busy vacation crowds and dangerous surf circumstances.

What they’re saying:

Deputy Chief AJ Miller urged beachgoers to swim solely in areas staffed by lifeguards.

“Anytime we have a lot of people coming to the beach, there’s always that safety concern,” Miller mentioned. “Swim in front of a staffed lifeguard tower, because if you do get in trouble, we’re going to be there to help you.”

The seek for the lacking swimmer remained ongoing Friday night. The United States Coast Guard is now main the investigation.