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Update: Search for missing tourist continues, but so far without success

Local | By Correspondent February 16, 2024

WILLEMSTAD - This morning, the search for the man who went snorkeling on Porto Marie beach and went missing afterward has been resumed. The missing person is a 71-year-old American tourist. 

He was with a group on the beach, which decided to go snorkeling despite the rough waters. When the group was getting ready to leave, they noticed someone was missing. This morning, the search resumed with the first light of day, including coast guard units. The search will continue today. The Cutter, the dinghy 'Rhib,' the Dash aircraft, coast guard jet skis, land patrols, and the drone are currently involved in the search. So far, the missing tourist has not been found. 

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