FLORIDA — The U.S. Coast Guard and the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a swimmer who went missing near Bean Point Beach Sunday night.
Officials said 20-year-old Abhigyan Patel was last seen swimming just before 7 p.m. wearing an olive green shirt.
He was reportedly swimming with a friend when he became caught in a riptide. His friend was rescued and brought safely to shore, according to the sheriff’s office.
The search for Patel continued Monday. Authorities are asking anyone with information to call 866-881-1392.
