Florida police are currently conducting a search for a missing boater after his vessel was discovered partially sunken with his dog still on board. The incident took place near Gulfport's Veterans Park, where 48-year-old Brian J. Clough had anchored his sailboat prior to the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby.
According to the Gulfport Police Department, a concerned community member noticed Clough's boat in a partially sunken state on Monday morning and observed that his dog was still present on the vessel. Despite searching the boat, Clough was nowhere to be found.
Efforts to locate Clough have so far been unsuccessful, with police reaching out to the local boating community for any information regarding his whereabouts. As of Monday evening, Clough remains missing.
Authorities have indicated that once weather conditions improve, additional resources will be deployed to aid in the search for Clough. The investigation into his disappearance is ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
