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Body of missing 16-year-old swimmer recovered near Navarre Bridge

Search teams found the 16-year-old's body early Monday morning after an extensive overnight effort involving multiple rescue agencies from the surrounding area.
Source: Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Facebook

The body of a 16-year-old swimmer was recovered Monday morning near the Navarre Bridge after an extensive overnight search operation.

  • Daphne Search and Rescue located the teen’s body at approximately 6:10 a.m., according to Navarre Beach Fire rescue.

Multiple agencies participated in the search effort throughout the evening hours, including Navarre Beach Fire Rescue, Holly-Navarre Fire Department, and Midway Fire District. Escambia County Search and Rescue also provided critical support during the operation.

Officials confirmed the teen had been swimming with family members east of the Navarre Bridge without flotation devices when he went missing. Authorities specifically addressed rumors circulating in the community, clarifying that the teen had not fallen from a kayak or been struck by a boat as some had suggested.

The teen’s identity has not been released.

No additional details about the circumstances of the drowning were provided in the official statement.

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