US Coast Guard searches for missing paddle boarder last seen in Key Biscayne

(U.S. Coast Guard/WPLG)

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for the public’s help in finding a paddle boarder who has been reported missing.

According to the Coast Guard, Luciano, whose last name was not released, was last seen around 5:15 p.m. Monday leaving Cape Florida on Pines Canal in Key Biscayne.

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Coast Guard officials said the 29-year-old was spearfishing on an aqua and orange paddleboard, and wearing a light gray long sleeve “Reef Cheefs” rash guard and gray sports shorts.

According to officials, Luciano is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds. He has dark brown, short cut hair and short-shaven facial hair.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call local police at 305-365-5555 or the Coast Guard at 305-535-4300 or 786-316-1074.

“If you are heading out on the water or flying over the water, please be vigilant,” the Coast Guard said in a news release. “This request extends to anyone in the waterways off the coast of Miami, South Miami, the Florida Keys, and even as far as Bimini and the Bahamas.”

(U.S. Coast Guard)

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