MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities have located a man who went missing while swimming off the coast of Miami Beach.
Miami Beach Police said the 42-year-old man had been last seen just after 5 p.m. on Saturday near the 14th Street beach.
According to Miami Beach Fire Rescue, his girlfriend told detectives that he went into the water and two hours later had not come out.
A U.S. Coast Guard aviation crew assisted Miami Beach Police and Fire Rescue in their search efforts.
#UPDATE The missing swimmer has been found. The male stated the currents took him further north along the beach where he exited and took a cab back to his hotel safely.
The @USCG thanks all partner agencies involved. @MiamiBeachPD @MiamiDadeFire #Ready #Relevant #Responsive— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) February 28, 2021
Officials said the man was initially not in the couple’s hotel room, so they looked for him at nearby restaurants and bars.
At around 9:15 p.m., Coast Guard officials confirmed the swimmer was found safe.
Officials said the currents took him further north along the beach, but he was able to reach the shore and take a taxi back to his hotel.
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