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Former South Carolina QB and Tuscaloosa native Chris Smelley missing UPDATE: FOUND
Posted on 3/28/24 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 3/28/24 at 3:50 pm
Per Walton County Sheriff Facebook. (Not linking Facebook)
Went out fishing in his kayak this morning at 0830 and has not returned.
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WCSO SEARCHING FOR MISSING KAYAKER IN THE GULF OFF GRAYTON BEACH
Walton County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for a missing kayaker in the Gulf of Mexico off Grayton Beach.
Chris Smelley, 37, went fishing in his blue and black kayak around 8:30 am and has not returned.
WCSO and South Walton Fire District have jet skis in the water off of Grayton Beach searching for Chris.
The United States Coast Guard out of Mobile has been notified. Florida Fish and Wildlife has launched from the Inlet at Destin Pass and is heading east towards Grayton.
If anyone sees Chris or spots his blue and black kayak, please call us (850)-892-8111.
Went out fishing in his kayak this morning at 0830 and has not returned.
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WCSO SEARCHING FOR MISSING KAYAKER IN THE GULF OFF GRAYTON BEACH
Walton County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for a missing kayaker in the Gulf of Mexico off Grayton Beach.
Chris Smelley, 37, went fishing in his blue and black kayak around 8:30 am and has not returned.
WCSO and South Walton Fire District have jet skis in the water off of Grayton Beach searching for Chris.
The United States Coast Guard out of Mobile has been notified. Florida Fish and Wildlife has launched from the Inlet at Destin Pass and is heading east towards Grayton.
If anyone sees Chris or spots his blue and black kayak, please call us (850)-892-8111.
This post was edited on 3/28/24 at 9:29 pm
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Posted on 3/28/24 at 3:53 pm to Freight Joker
quote:
Went out fishing in his kayak this morning at 0830 and has not returned.
like 8 hours ago? this seems really early for someone to be missing.. so I hope he is just off the grid catching some big ones..
Posted on 3/28/24 at 3:54 pm to Freight Joker
This is awful. Hate to hear it. I hope they find him, one way or the other.
granted if you had just put USC...we would have known what school you were talking about..
granted if you had just put USC...we would have known what school you were talking about..
This post was edited on 3/28/24 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 3/28/24 at 4:26 pm to Freight Joker
This one stinks.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 4:40 pm to Freight Joker
Kayaking alone? I would never do that. Boat wakes can capsize and too much risk. Hope they find he made a detour somewhere on land.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 4:51 pm to Freight Joker
Poor choice in colors for the kayak. I would want colors that don't match the water or time of day. That's like wearing dark colors walking at night.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 5:02 pm to Freight Joker
Not good. Just got back from Walton county yesterday. The gulf has been extremely nasty the last few days. Was supposed to be calmer today but I don't know.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 5:34 pm to Freight Joker
prayers for Chris and all his family that he's found and makes it home okay -
quote:https://www.sylacauganews.com/local/chris-smelley-chosen-to-lead-aggie-football-program
Smelley and his wife, Josie, have four children: Coleman, Canon, Franklin, and McKenzie. The family plans to move to Sylacauga to be a part of the community.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 5:50 pm to Freight Joker
Prayers out for his family and for his safe return.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 6:08 pm to Freight Joker
Posted on 3/28/24 at 6:59 pm to Freight Joker
Prayer Chain - Deployed.
God’s Will for a safe return.
God’s Will for a safe return.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 7:55 pm to Freight Joker
Wow great job by the coast guard!
Posted on 3/28/24 at 9:05 pm to Freight Joker
Life. Vest.
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