Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger
June 7, 2015 8:30 p.m.
Fire rescue and police have gathered at Main Beach during the early evening hours (approx. 7:40 p.m.) after a witness reported seeing a swimmer in distress. There are no reports from beachgoers in the area of anyone missing. According to City Commissioner Johnny Miller, there is a possibility the witness mistook a buoy in the distance for a swimmer.
Surf conditions are choppy.
Debbie and I were down there enjoying a sandwich when we saw the group that made the report call 911. We never saw anything and prayed it was a mistake and continue to do so. Kudos to FB Police and Fire Rescue who were quickly on the scene with scores of personnel searching the waters and interviewing the witnesses. Hoping that it will turn out to be a false alarm.
Once again our Police and Fire Depts are on top of things. We are praying that this is a mistake and everyone is safe!