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Coast Guard Searching For Chicago Woman Who Went Missing While Snorkeling In Puerto Rico

December 9, 2021 / 10:33 AM CST / CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a missing Chicago woman who went snorkeling in Puerto Rico on Wednesday.

Joanna Revis, 38, was last seen snorkeling near the shoreline just off Punta Arenas in Vieques, Puerto Rico, around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Coast Guard.

Joanna Revis was reported missing after going snorkeling in Puerto Rico. (Credit: U.S. Coast Guard)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service contacted the Coast Guard around 7:15 p.m., and watchstanders launched a Coast Guar helicopter and diverted a cutter ship to search for Revis.

She was last seen wearing swimming attire, including a long-sleeve shirt and black shorts.

If anyone locates Revis, they should contact the Coast Guard Sector San Juan Command Center at 787-289-2041.