ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The United States Coast Guard Southeast said crews are continuing a search for a missing kayaker with partnering agencies throughout the night and into Sunday.
Friends, family and the Jewish Community Alliance on social media have identified Eiffel Gilyana as the kayaker, a fitness and wellness Director at Jewish Community Alliance, according to his Facebook page.
Authorities reported a kayaker in his mid-40s missing near the St. Augustine Inlet near the Vilano area Saturday afternoon. Officials said the man was last seen wearing black pants with no shirt or life jacket.
The U.S. Coast Guard is leading search operations, assisted by St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, St. Johns County Fire Rescue, and FWC as of 12:40 p.m. Saturday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 904-714-7561.