"Coast Guard Rescues Missing Kayakers in Florida Gulf"
TL;DR
Alabama high school football coach Chris Smelley, who went missing while kayaking in the Gulf of Mexico off Grayton Beach, was found safe by a Coast Guard helicopter after being missing for 10 hours. He was located miles from the shore and was in good spirits when found. The community rejoiced over his safe return, and the search involved multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard and the Walton County Sheriff's Office.
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- UPDATE: Missing kayaker in Walton County located safe by Coast Guard WEAR
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