SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK)—Authorities are searching for a missing swimmer off the coast of Bowman’s Beach.

The missing person swam about a half-mile away from shore and has not returned, according to initial reports. 

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed multiple agencies are responding to the incident. WINK News is headed to the scene to gather more information.

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