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.

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B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.