Boaters missing in Tampa Bay area

Tampa Bay area boaters are missing in Gulf of Mexico

Published On: Apr 23 2012 09:42:35 AM EDT
HERNANDO BEACH, Fla. -

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for three missing boaters in the Gulf of Mexico.
The search began Sunday night when three people failed to return to Hernando Beach in the Tampa Bay area. They had been expected to return about 5 p.m.
Reports state conditions in the Gulf were rough and a small craft advisory was in effect on Sunday.
Officials say a Coast Guard crew left from nearby Clearwater to conduct the search.
No further details were immediately available.

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