Coast Guard searching for boater who disappeared on trip to Florida Keys

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CHARLOTTE HARBOR, Fla. (WFLA) — A search is underway for a boater who went missing while on his way to the Florida Keys.

Dave Coleman, 47, was aboard the Colenett, a 40-foot sailing vessel, when he left from Charlotte Harbor on Friday, May 9, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

He was supposed to be heading toward the Florida Keys but still hadn’t reached his destination by the time he was expected.

Authorities said Coleman’s uncle reported him missing Tuesday morning.

The U.S. Coast Guard had multiple air crews out searching for Coleman Tuesday.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the U.S. Coast Guard at 305-415-6800.

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