On Saturday, April 16th, 2016, members of ESAR's Marine Ops Command and Dive Command were instrumental in locating a drowning victim utilizing side imaging sonar in the Intercoastal Waterway in the area of Fort McRee. ESAR Marine 1800 first located the victim, and confirmation was made by ESAR members aboard a Florida Fish and Wildlife vessel. Escambia County Sheriff's Office Dive Team was on scene and recovered the victim. ESAR members on scene reported that multiple agencies worked very well together during the search and recovery effort: US Coast Guard; Florida FWC; Escambia County Sheriff's Office; US Navy; Escambia Fire Rescue; and other good Samaritans participated in the search.
…so others may live
