According to a Facebook announcement from the Lake City Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard is actively searching Lake Erie for a missing boat after losing contact with its operator Wednesday night.
Authorities are asking boaters and anyone on the lake to be on the lookout for a black 19-foot Spectrum boat bearing Pennsylvania registration PA 231 AU.
According to information released by local authorities, the vessel was launched from East Avenue Boat Launch Wednesday evening. The last known contact with the individual on board occurred between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
The boat had one person on board at the time of its disappearance.
The Coast Guard has launched a search operation and is urging anyone who spots the vessel or has information about its whereabouts to immediately contact the U.S. Coast Guard at (814) 434-3648.
Boaters on Lake Erie are encouraged to remain alert and report any sightings of the black Spectrum boat, registration PA 231 AU, to assist search crews in their efforts.
The search remains ongoing.