Coast Guard: Missing men, dog aboard Atrevida II, destined for Florida, found alive and OK

The U.S. Coast Guard mentioned Tuesday evening that two lacking males and a canine aboard a ship destined for Florida have been discovered secure greater than 200 miles east of Delaware, and days after they have been reported overdue.

In a information launch, the Coast Guard mentioned Kevin Hyde, 65, and Joe Ditomasso, 76, have been discovered Tuesday afternoon and that each of them – and the canine — gave the impression to be in good well being with no rapid issues.

The 2 males reportedly left Oregon Inlet, North Carolina on Dec. 3, and have been planning to sail aboard the Atrevida II from Cape Might, New Jersey to Marathon, Florida. On Sunday, Dec. 11, the 2 had not arrived in Florida and have been reported overdue to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Their boat was out of gasoline and had no energy and the 2 have been unable to make use of their radios or navigational instruments to ask for assist, the Coast Guard mentioned. They caught the eye of one other boat – Silver Muna – by waiving their arms and a flag, a information launch mentioned.

“This is a superb instance of the maritime neighborhood’s mixed efforts to make sure security of life at sea,” mentioned Cmdr. Daniel Schrader, spokesperson for Coast Guard Atlantic Space, in a ready assertion. “We’re overjoyed with the end result of the case and sit up for reuniting Mr. Hyde and Mr. Ditomasso with their household and buddies.”

The U.S. Coast Guard mentioned it and its companions searched greater than 21,000 sq. miles of water – spanning from northern Florida to New Jersey – hoping to seek out the lacking males and boat.