Coast Guard Searching For Former Jay Resident Missing In Gulf

August 30, 2011

The Coast Guard is searching the Gulf  for a former Jay resident that reportedly did not return home after a fishing trip Saturday south of Pensacola Pass.

About 8:30 Sunday morning, family reported 41-year old Lee Kent, now a resident of Gulf Breeze, missing after he did not return from a fishing trip aboard a 37-foot boat named Monkey Bar II.

The Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile HC-144A Ocean Sentry  and the Guard Cutter Seahawk, an 87-foot patrol boat homeported in Carrabelle, Florida., are searching the Gulf for signs of the missing boater.

“We are searching an area larger than Maryland in order to locate Kent,”  Ensign Torry James, public affairs officer with Sector Mobile, said Monday afternoon, according to the Mobile Press-Register. “We have searched for approximately 18 hours offshore Pensacola Pass. ”

The Coast Guard also has issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast to mariners in the area.

Comments

6 Responses to “Coast Guard Searching For Former Jay Resident Missing In Gulf”

  1. 429SCJ on September 1st, 2011 4:16 pm

    A Boston whaler is a very safe boat and is virtually unsinkable. I pray for Mr Kents safe return.

  2. Cliff Huffman on August 31st, 2011 5:13 pm

    Hope he is found well. Prayers.

  3. ann henry on August 31st, 2011 8:07 am

    I went to school with Lee …we are praying for you and for the family. Everyone keep them in your prayers and tjoughts and wish Lee home safe .

  4. Joi on August 30th, 2011 8:36 pm

    Prayers are with the Kent family!!!! Kent’s are personal friends of mine as well. Hoping for his safe return to his wonderful and amazing family!!!!!

  5. Cathy Jones on August 30th, 2011 8:34 am

    Our prayers are with all the families involved……
    He my husbands nephew and an outstanding young man. God bless all..Cathy Jones

  6. Jen Chism on August 30th, 2011 8:29 am

    This is my friend. Please help us pray for his safe return.