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Body Of Missing Boater Recovered
June 3, 2020
The body of a 76-year old boater missing since Monday on the Escambia River was recovered Wednesday morning.
Miles Morris went fishing Monday morning but did not return in the early afternoon like he normally does, according to family members. Family and friends started searching along the river and the lakes off the river about 6 p.m. before finding his boat about an hour later on Blue Lake . But there was no sign of Morris.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was notified of the missing boater Monday night and began a search using boats and a helicopter. Escambia Search and Rescue (ESAR) and KlaasKids regional search teams also took part in the search.
“Our hearts and thoughts go out to the family and friends of Mr. Morris,” said Rebekah Nelson, Northwest Region public information officer for FWC.
The investigation into the boating accident is ongoing, Nelson said.
Blue Lake is about two miles directly east of Becks Lake Fish Camp, but it is about a four mile trip by boat.
Pictured: A search along the Escambia River for am missing boater on Tuesday. Pictured bottom: A map of the area. Photos by Jason Robbins/WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, and NorthEscambia.com graphic.
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18 Responses to “Body Of Missing Boater Recovered”
I am so sorry Linda. Our prayers are with you and your family. If we can be of help call me!
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Praying for the family during this tragic time. God bless and keep you all.
Miles Morris’s memorial will be Sunday, June 14 at Pensacola Blvd Church of Christ at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like for you to send donations to the Klaas Kids Foundation, Escambia Search and Rescue, and/or Monroe County Rescue Squad. These individuals and their dogs worked tirelessly along with Fish and Wildlife Conservation in the search for Pawpaw.
To donate to Klaas Kids, use this link https://klaaskids.org/about/help/
To donate to Escambia Search and Rescue, use this link http://www.esar.com/funding/
The address for Monroe County Rescue Squad is
Monroe County Rescue Squad
P.O. Box 687
Frisco City, Alabama 36445
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@deBugger
Yes, those were the good ole days when Central Stores, Vehicle Maintenance and Landscape Svcs were all ‘down the hill’ and we were in Bldg. 87. Seems when we all moved into the new complex things changed. We had many good times back then and it was a pleasure to go to work.
@ Native 1950
Yeah, it’s sad, but as you said, he went doing something he loved.
I worked @ Central Stores (down the hill) in late 80s, & he always brightened the office when he came in… d’you remember old Joe Martin or Ken Aldridge? Great guys to work for, as well.
I’m so sorry to hear of Buddy’s passing. He was a good man and he was always so fun to be around when we would all get together with the Morris family. He was definitely doing what he loved to do. Praying for all of his family and friends.
I loved working with Miles during my time at UWF. He was always the highlight of our days there. Always cutting up, being funny…just being Miles! Always pleasant, happy and easy going. Such a great man to work with. He always told me he hoped he’d die hunting or fishing…just doing what he loved! I will miss you, my dear friend!
Wow, so sorry to read this. I met Miles back in 88 when I worked for Skippy and Nancy Brown at Quality Auto Parts. He would come in for parts and machine shop work. God bless the family.
Jeff and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers
go out to you and your family at this time. May
the Lord be with you and hold him in his arms.
Linda and Myles and family, my heart goes out to each one of you
You ste on our prayers . Please let us know arrangements
When I worked at UWF I would take our truck over for service i always got to chat with Miles at vehicle maintenance He was always nice glad to see you fun to talk too so sorry for the families loss
I’m very heartbroken over the loss of Uncle Buddy.
I kept wanting to wake up n see it’s a bad dream.
I love y’all so very much. Prayers and hugs to Aunt Linda, Myles, Savannah, Dawn all of you. Call me if anyone wants or needs me.
All my love, Vickie.
Mrs Morris, so sorry for your loss, he and my brother Wayne were very good friends u till he passed away 7 yrs ago, my heart goes out to you, such a loss for us here on earth but what a wonderful reunion in heaven
I’m so sorry for your loss. My husband loves to fish too and I worry about him when he goes alone. I hope you can find some peace in knowing that he was enjoying an activity he loved and I hope your memories of him comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Was out doing what he loved, but now the fisherman has gone home, gone from here , but present with the Lord, Praise God, . Condolences to the family…
Prayers to his family. I prayed for him this morning when I read about this. So very sorry. God keep your arms wrapped around this family in their time of sorrow.
Dear Linda and family, I am so very sorry about your loss of your dear husband. I know it doesn’t help but at least he was doing what he loved to do. I will be praying for you. In Christian Love, Marilyn Brantley.
So sorry for this sad and heart breaking ending for this family.