Rescue teams are still looking for a 30-year-old man who fell off a jet ski and disappeared under the water at Lake Sinclair. Boats with sonar, underwater robots, and dogs are helping in the search.

Rescue teams are still looking for a 30-year-old man who fell off a jet ski and disappeared under the water at Lake Sinclair. Boats with sonar, underwater robots, and dogs are helping in the search.

What’s Happening: Rescue crews paused their search overnight but started again at daylight. Multiple agencies, including Baldwin County Fire, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Department of Natural Resources, are working together.

  • Sonar-equipped boats and underwater drones scan the lake.
  • Cadaver dogs are also helping to find the missing man.

Why It Matters: This search affects everyone who uses Lake Sinclair. It serves as a reminder of how quickly accidents can happen on the water and why safety matters for all boaters and swimmers.

Safety Alert: Boaters near Optimus Island should avoid the area or move slowly at idle speed to keep rescue teams safe and clear.

Rescue teams are still looking for a 30-year-old man who fell off a jet ski and disappeared under the water at Lake Sinclair. Boats with sonar, underwater robots, and dogs are helping in the search.
B.T. Clark
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B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.