Tragedy struck at Melbourne Beach as authorities discovered the body of an 18-year-old swimmer who went missing earlier this week.
The young man’s identity has not been released to the public.
The search for the swimmer began after he was reported missing on Wednesday afternoon.
According to witnesses, the teenager was last seen swimming alone in the ocean before he disappeared.
Local authorities, including the Melbourne Beach Police Department and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, launched a search and rescue operation to locate the missing swimmer.
The search involved the use of helicopters, drones, and boats, but unfortunately, the young man’s body was discovered on Thursday morning.
The cause of the swimmer’s death has not yet been determined, and an investigation is currently ongoing.
The incident is a tragic reminder of the dangers of swimming in the ocean, and authorities are reminding beachgoers to take caution when entering the water.
In other news, a stabbing incident occurred at a train station in Hollywood, South Florida, leaving two people injured.
The incident took place around 9:00 pm on Wednesday night, and police are currently investigating the matter.
