Missing couple in Ocala found safe after misunderstanding, deputies say Wendall Crist, 93, and Joan Crist, 90, found after miscommunication with family
Marion County Sheriff's Office
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A missing couple deputies were searching for Tuesday were located safe later that afternoon on a cruise after a misunderstanding, WKMG reports .
Deputies said Wendall Crist, 93, and Joan Crist, 90, left an Ocala home over the weekend to meet family in South Florida but never arrived.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office later said the couple was found on a cruise. Deputies said the family meant to meet them before embarking on the Ft. Lauderdale cruise but reported them missing after they missed a voicemail from someone saying they had already got on.
They are safe and deputies want to thank the community for sharing and spreading the word.
Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Another chilly start across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia ▶ 0:25
Another chilly start across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Indiana, Miami fans bring college spirit to Jacksonville for national championship battle ▶ 0:34
Indiana, Miami fans bring college spirit to Jacksonville for national championship battle
Florida bills aim to regulate mobile home rent hikes ▶ 1:31
Florida bills aim to regulate mobile home rent hikes
2 shootings, armed robbery reported across 3 Jacksonville fast-food restaurants over the weekend ▶ 1:10
2 shootings, armed robbery reported across 3 Jacksonville fast-food restaurants over the weekend
Deputy recovering after shootout with man accused of killing his father in Baker County ▶ 0:51
Deputy recovering after shootout with man accused of killing his father in Baker County
City blight initiatives manager pushing for increased funding to address illegal dumping ▶ 1:01
City blight initiatives manager pushing for increased funding to address illegal dumping
Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn says our frigid, frosty forecast isn't over yet ▶ 0:38
Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn says our frigid, frosty forecast isn't over yet
Honoring legacy of civil rights icon at Jacksonville’s 45th annual MLK Holiday Parade ▶ 0:55
Honoring legacy of civil rights icon at Jacksonville’s 45th annual MLK Holiday Parade
5 side hustles that actually work! ▶ 0:15
5 side hustles that actually work!
Tracking rain before freezing temperatures arrive ▶ 0:51
Tracking rain before freezing temperatures arrive
Snow flurry potential in Southeast Georgia on Sunday ▶ 0:56
Snow flurry potential in Southeast Georgia on Sunday
Safety concerns at A1A and TPC Blvd ▶ 1:03
Safety concerns at A1A and TPC Blvd
Questions remain as JSO continues Springfield double death investigation ▶ 1:24
Questions remain as JSO continues Springfield double death investigation
Jacksonville protesters bash ICE operations, demand city employee be reinstated ▶ 0:45
Jacksonville protesters bash ICE operations, demand city employee be reinstated
In case you haven't noticed, it's been a little cold in Jacksonville... ▶ 1:23
In case you haven't noticed, it's been a little cold in Jacksonville...
Fernandina Beach community rallies behind woman fighting to keep food pantry open ▶ 1:11
Fernandina Beach community rallies behind woman fighting to keep food pantry open
Reporter Ariel Schiller has all the info you need for warming centers in Jacksonville ▶ 1:12
Reporter Ariel Schiller has all the info you need for warming centers in Jacksonville
THROWBACK THURSDAY: David Robinson practices with JU ▶ 0:52
THROWBACK THURSDAY: David Robinson practices with JU
Woman facing multiple charges after punching trooper in the face during ICE encounter, AG says ▶ 0:45
Woman facing multiple charges after punching trooper in the face during ICE encounter, AG says
Florida AG says Nassau County can’t justify big impact fee rate hike despite 17% population increase ▶ 1:18
Florida AG says Nassau County can’t justify big impact fee rate hike despite 17% population increase
Chilly Thursday gives way to freezing weather in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia ▶ 1:27
Chilly Thursday gives way to freezing weather in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Belgian man on a mission to locate relatives of Jacksonville WWII soldier ▶ 1:05
Belgian man on a mission to locate relatives of Jacksonville WWII soldier
Why do ICE agents cover their faces? That's a question many religious leaders want answered ▶ 0:59
Why do ICE agents cover their faces? That's a question many religious leaders want answered
Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn discusses potential snow in our region as temps continue to plummet ▶ 1:19
Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn discusses potential snow in our region as temps continue to plummet
23-year-old Gainesville mother calls 911 to admit she drowned her 7-month-old in bathtub: police say ▶ 0:47
23-year-old Gainesville mother calls 911 to admit she drowned her 7-month-old in bathtub: police say
Previous photo Next photo 