MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – The U.S. Coast Guard and partner agency crews are currently searching for 69-year-old Russell Trudeau after his 17-foot boat was located off Piney Point on Monday.
Trudeau reportedly departed from the Palmetto area.
The Coast Guard is urging anyone with information about Russell Trudeau’s whereabouts to contact Sector St. Pete at 866-881-1392.
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The search and rescue operation is ongoing.
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