1 dead, 2 survive after going missing in water off the coast of Florida, U.S. Coast Guard says
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FISH CREEK, Fla. - Three boaters went missing on the water off the coast of Florida Sunday and according to the U.S. Coast Guard, one of them was found dead.
Crews began searching for a teenager and two men who were on board a red and white airboat in the Big Grass Island area, south of Fish Creek, Florida, Sunday afternoon.
Later that day, authorities said a Good Samaritan found the three boaters, – "2 survivors and 1 deceased," the Coast Guard said on Twitter. "Our condolences are with the family and friends affected by this loss. We appreciate the search efforts by all who were involved."
The area is roughly 180 miles from the Orlando area in Northwest Florida.
No other details were immediately made available.