The body of Jeremy Carmical, a diver who went missing off the coast of Destin, has been recovered, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reported.
- Carmical’s body was found Tuesday morning in the Gulf of Mexico, reportedly in the general area where he was last sighted on Sunday, September 22.
“We are saddened to let you know that the body of the missing diver was recovered this morning in the Gulf of Mexico,” the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is handling the investigation into the incident.
Authorities expressed condolences to those affected by the loss. “Our sincere prayers for comfort and healing go out to his extended family and friends in their tragic loss,” the sheriff’s office statement said.
Carmical, 31, was last seen on September 22, 2024, approximately 12 miles offshore and 17 miles southwest of the Destin Pass. He had been wearing a camo wetsuit and had a neon orange dive tank when he went missing.
No further details about the recovery were provided in the statement.
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I’m so sorry and I send prayers for strength and comfort to Jeremy’s friends and family.
Kindest ,sweetest, loving, loyal, funny, adventurous, talented and very very much loved. The world needs more Jeremy Carmical’s. He’s been a true joy in our lives. Fly high with Dad Clay Jeremy ! I love you ❤️
He was the Son of my cousin Clay that passed away many years ago. He was a fine boy and will be missed. I am sad I did not get to know him more.
Jeremy was well loved and will be missed. I will miss his smile, open arms with a hug. He also would say “ Hey unk, unk” Love him. He and his Daddy are hiking.
Todd Franklin
Sending condolences and prayers to his family.
I’m sorry to hear about this young man’s tragic death. I live in Ohio and didn’t know him, but my son lives in the area and was willing to go search for him in his boat because he said that’s what fisherman do. May he rest in piece.