UPDATE: The US Coast Guard is suspending its search after they learned there is reason to believe that there is no missing paddleboarder near Grant Park.
On Sunday authorities put out the word that a witness reported seeing a paddleboarder disappear. But now authorities are saying the paddleboarder likely just went home and the 911 caller didn't see that part.
Lt. Heather Stemmerman, USCG, tells TMJ4 News that the South Milwaukee Fire Dept. got the call from a person near the water around 8:15 p.m. Sunday who said they saw a paddleboarder go into the water and not return.
Authorities deployed boats, a Coast Guard helicopter, and patrols on land. After searching until 12:30 a.m., no personal effects or vehicle were found and no follow-up phone call about a missing person was made, the USCG said.
They believe the paddleboarder made it to their destination and the caller didn’t see them. The USCG says they are suspending the search, but that if they get any new information or a call about a missing person, they’ll resume the search.
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MILWAUKEE — According to the Coast Guard, a search and rescue mission is underway for a missing paddle boarder near Grant Park in South Milwaukee.
The Coast Guard said they received an initial call around 8:15 p.m. for the missing paddle boarder, and that a boat had been sent to assist.
They also said Air Facility Muskegon has a helicopter en route to assist, and that the Milwaukee Department of Natural Resources, and South Milwaukee Fire Department are also helping in the search.
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