U.S. Coast Guard searching for swimmer off coast of Corona Del Mar

U.S. Coast Guard searches for missing swimmer off Corona del Mar

U.S. Coast Guard searches for missing swimmer off Corona del Mar 00:27

The United States Coast Guard is searching for a missing swimmer in the ocean off the coast of Corona Del Mar who did not return after going out to swim.

The swimmer is believed to be a 48-years-old man, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Coast Guard searching for overdue 48-year-old swimmer last seen wearing blue biker shorts near Corona Del Mar. CG crews searching include Sta. LA/LB boat crew, Forward Operating Base Point Mugu helicopter crew and USCGC Blacktip. Anyone with info should call (310) 521-3801 pic.twitter.com/GremYMu82f
— USCG Southern California (@USCGSoCal) May 29, 2022

The missing man was last seen wearing blue biker shorts.

In addition to a crew from Long Beach, a U.S. Coast Guard ship and a helicopter from Point Mugu are both assisting in the search for the missing swimmer.

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