Wakulla County boater found safe after fishing trip

Boater found safe

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said a Wakulla County boater was found safe after not returning from a fishing trip.

The update resolves the immediate concern involving the boater. FWC did not identify the person, describe the vessel or state when the fishing trip began.

What is known

The agency’s update identifies the incident as involving a boater in Wakulla County who had gone fishing and did not return as expected. It also states that the boater was found safe.

No additional details about the location, the response or the boater’s condition were included in the update.

Follow-up

FWC is the state agency identified in connection with the update. Further information would clarify the timing of the incident and how the boater was located.