Missing paddleboarder found dead in Old Tampa Bay after a weekend disappearance near the causeway

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Missing paddleboarder found dead in Old Tampa Bay after a weekend disappearance near the causeway
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The body of a man who went missing while paddleboarding over the weekend was recovered Monday in Old Tampa Bay, police said. The man was last seen around 4 p.m. Saturday near the Courtney Campbell Causeway, a roadway that connects Tampa and Clearwater across the bay.

His family reported him missing just after 9 p.m. Sunday, according to the Tampa Police Department. WANNABE BURGLARS STORM REAL HOUSEWIVES STAR’S MANSION – ONLY TO GET SPOOKED BY ALARM, CRASH GETAWAY CAR: COPS A search began Monday morning after conditions and visibility improved. Officers with the department’s marine unit located the man’s paddleboard and other belongings on the west side of Old Tampa Bay at about 11 a.m., police said. His body was recovered about an hour later near the causeway bridge. Authorities said the man has not yet been positively identified, pending notification of next of kin. Foul play is not suspected, police said, and the investigation remains ongoing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS FOLLOW US ON X The Courtney Campbell Causeway is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike who can enjoy the panoramic views of the Bay. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, stand-up paddleboards are treated as vessels, which means paddlers are expected to follow many of the same safety rules as boaters. GOT A TIP? According to the agency, safety rules for boaters include carrying a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, having a sound-producing device on board and using lights when visibility drops. The agency warns that glare, fog and choppy water can make small craft hard to spot. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL

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