NEAR CLEARWATER, Fla. (WSVN) — A diver who found himself in danger at sea was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard near Clearwater.

Coast Guard crews hoisted the 34-year-old diver to safety after receiving a distress call from a dive boat operator, Wednesday. That operator said another man, 57-year-old Terry Hayes, went missing.

Thirty-four-year-old Michael Pavlich was flown back to shore.

Multiple air and boat crews are working together in the search for the missing 57-year-old, Thursday.

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