Local Authorities Confirm Recovery of Missing Paddle Boarders A dramatic rescue operation unfolded off the coast of Cedar Key, Florida, on Tuesday morning after two 16-year-old girls went missing while paddle boarding on Monday. The girls, who were traveling from Atsena Otie Key to Cedar Key, a 1-mile journey, took a detour to the southeast, resulting in a significantly longer and more treacherous trip.
According to reports, the girls were last seen around 4 p. m. on Monday, as rough waters and strong winds were present in the area. A small craft advisory was in effect, with seas reaching 2-3 feet in height and winds blowing out of the west-northwest at 18 mph. A gust of 27 mph was recorded on the Cedar Key buoy.
The water temperature at 4 p. m. on Monday was 66 degrees, while the air temperature was 61 degrees. The girls were found cold but otherwise healthy... according to the sheriff's office, "who announced the news on their Facebook page." The authorities attributed the girls' ability to withstand the harsh conditions to their physical condition.
Details on the rescue effort were scarce... but local news outlet wtsp.
CEDAR KEY, Fla. — The paddle boarders who went missing Monday were originally supposed to paddle from Atsena Otie Key to Cedar Key, which is about a 1 mile trip north. Instead, they ended up around 15 miles to the southeast. The 16 year old girls were last seen around 4 p.m. before their rescue Tuesday morning. Looking at conditions around 4 p.m. Monday, waters were rough. There was a small craft advisory in place and seas were 2-to-3 feet in height. The winds were blowing out of the west-northwest around 18 mph and a 27 mph gust was clocked on the Cedar Key buoy.
Water temperatures were 66 degrees and the air temperature at 4 p.m. was 61 degrees. Tuesday morning, the low was near 40 degrees.
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