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Missing Surfer Rescued in Dramatic Aguadilla Coast Guard Operation

1/12/2026

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The 68-year-old surfer went surfing on January 8, 2026, and was reported missing when he did not return, a disappearance confirmed by his daughter.
The United States Coast Guard, alongside police and agencies, located him stranded near Surfer's Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and airlifted him to safety.
He received emergency medical care following the rescue.
Video footage captured the dramatic moment of his recovery.

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Story summary

The 68-year-old surfer went surfing on January 8, 2026, and was reported missing when he did not return, a disappearance confirmed by his daughter.
The United States Coast Guard, alongside police and agencies, located him stranded near Surfer's Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and airlifted him to safety.
He received emergency medical care following the rescue.
Video footage captured the dramatic moment of his recovery.