Editor's Note: The initial press release on the search for Peter Rodrigues reported his age as being 47 when in fact he is 57 and contained a misspelling of his name. We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion this may have caused.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard is continuing the search for a man who was discovered missing when his unmanned fishing boat washed ashore in Hanna Park, Sunday evening.
Missing is Peter J. Rodrigues, 57.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville received the initial report from the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office at approximately 5:45 p.m., stating that the 30-foot fishing boat Sea Witch had washed ashore without a crew, but a pair of shoes and cell phone were discovered aboard and the engines were still running.
The Coast Guard is continuing to search with the following assets:
- An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Clearwater
- A 45-foot Response Boat — Medium from Station Mayport
- The Cutter Diamondback, an 87-foot Coastal Patrol Boat homeported at Station Mayport