The community is currently mobilizing efforts to locate Chris Smelley, a 37-year-old kayaker who has been reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip off Grayton Beach in Walton County, Florida. Chris departed for fishing in his blue and black kayak at 8:30 a.m. but has not been seen or heard from since.
Law enforcement agencies, including the sheriff’s office and the South Walton Fire District, have launched a search operation using jet skis in the waters off Grayton Beach. Additionally, the United States Coast Guard out of Mobile has been notified, and Florida Fish and Wildlife has initiated a search starting from the inlet at Destin Pass and heading east towards Grayton.
The public’s assistance is crucial in locating Chris Smelley. If anyone spots him or his kayak, they are urged to contact the West Coast Sheriff’s Office at (850)-892-8111.
Grayton Beach, located in Walton County, Florida, is a historic beach village on the Gulf coast known for its natural beauty and pristine shores. It is situated halfway between Destin and Panama City and is part of the “Beaches of South Walton” area.
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