Beach

Beach Compliance Officer rescues distressed swimmer in the Gulf

On Thursday, September 12, 2019, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Beach Compliance Officer Murray Casey noticed a woman in the Gulf of Mexico in distress while patrolling the beach near the […]

Jared Williams

On Thursday, September 12, 2019, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Beach Compliance Officer Murray Casey noticed a woman in the Gulf of Mexico in distress while patrolling the beach near the Okaloosa/Walton County line.

She was on a float and having a difficult time getting back to shore due to the strong current. While instructing bystanders to call 911, Officer Casey donned his gear, swam to the distressed swimmer and was able to safely bring her back to shore.

The woman was checked out by the Destin Fire Control District Lifeguards and was medically cleared.

“Officer Casey’s quick action and life-saving efforts brings credit upon himself, the Code Compliance Department and the City of Destin.”
Code Compliance Manager Joey Forgione

PROMOTION

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Parks+Rec

City of Destin releases countywide telephone survey results on Holiday Isle state park

Parks+Rec

Destin, Okaloosa County at odds over competing interlocal agreements for new Holiday Isle state park

Business

‘Destin Does’: Mayor Wagner outlines infrastructure progress, challenges residents to get involved in State of the City address

Parks+Rec

Destin presses for interlocal agreement with county on new Holiday Isle state park

Brandi commented on City of Destin releases countywide telephone survey results on Holiday Isle state park

“Isn't that going to make that area of waterway too crowded during tourist season ? As is already is!”

Respond

Michael L. Cobb commented on WordroW: April 1, 2026

“1 min 36 sec”

Kevin Greybill commented on City of Destin releases countywide telephone survey results on Holiday Isle state park

“Who authorized the building of the docks?”

Trav commented on Fort Walton Beach parents charged with child neglect and abuse after 2-year-old left alone in feces-covered room

“Hopefully never!”

“Hopefully they didn't get their child back. They're lucky the Kiddo survived.”

W Taylor commented on City of Destin releases countywide telephone survey results on Holiday Isle state park

“The county needs to walk away gracefully and let Destin handle it.”

Andy Kennell commented on Jim Bagby qualifies for Walton County Commission ballot through petition process

“Jim Bagby, take the pledge to always support & fight for the citizens & tourists proven historic right to free and unobstructed access to and use of the beaches in...”

Michael L. Cobb commented on WordroW: March 30, 2026

“1 min 23 sec”

randy schumacher commented on GALLERY: New drawings and maps of the Brooks Bridge Replacement Project released by FDOT

“I agree 100%, adding a 3 lane bridge that flows into two lane local collector roads doesn't do a thing for increasing traffic flow. It just provides more holding capacity...”

keoms commented on WordroW: February 24, 2026

“1 min. ten sec”