UPDATE2: Missing boater found

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard and NW Florida agencies were searching for a person in the water May 14 near Destin. CG Sector Mobile, Ala., received an assistance request at 12:41 p.m. from Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) in the search for one of two men who had been ejected from a 20-foot center console vessel after a reported malfunction. The vessel reportedly continued running in circles and struck the missing man, described as a 40-year-old with red hair and wearing a red shirt and grey shorts. OCSO response crews rescued the other man who was reportedly in stable condition. CG assets included a New Orleans-based MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew and response boat. Anyone with more information is requested to call Sector Mobile at (251) 441-6211. (Coast Guard 04/14/19) UPDATE: The Coast Guard ended its search for the person in the water near Destin on April 16. The CG used eight assets in conjunction with local agencies to search some 569 square miles over 41 hours. UPDATE 2: Florida Fish and Wildlife officials say the body of missing boater, Thomas Robinett, was recovered in the morning of April 17. Robinett's body has been transported to the Medical Examiner's office. FWC officials say the investigation into the boating accident continues, WHJG-Panama City reported.