Kentucky
Police: 13-year-old Kentucky boy drowns in Florida
OKALOOSA COUNTY Fla. (WKYT/WJHG/WECP) – A 13-year-old Kentucky boy drowned within the Gulf of Mexico Friday morning, in response to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Workplace.
Deputies report they have been known as to 3690 Scenic Freeway 98 round 11:30 for a distressed swimmer.
Officers stated surfers had helped rescue a number of juveniles they noticed struggling within the water about 65 yards offshore, however one little one couldn’t be situated.
The OCSO, together with the Marine Unit, Walton County Sheriff’s Workplace, Seashore Security, EMS, and Hearth Departments looked for the lacking swimmer. The Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife additionally assisted.
The teenager was reportedly situated deceased within the Gulf by the OCSO Marine Unit.
The identification of the teenager has not been launched but.
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