The search has been suspended for a missing swimmer at Rehoboth Beach.
On Saturday evening around 7:35 p.m., the Rehoboth Beach Police Department got reports of the swimmer who disappeared after being seen in the ocean surf. It happened at the beach off of Olive Avenue, a couple of blocks from the Rehoboth boardwalk.
Rehoboth Beach Police launched a search, together with the Coast Guard, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, and Delaware State Police Aviation.
Crews resumed their search Sunday morning, but just after 11 a.m. Rehoboth Beach Police announced the search efforts had been suspended.
Police are still looking for information in the case. They say the missing swimmer is described as a black male in his twenties, about 6 feet tall and 160-170 pounds. Anyone who was a witness or has any relevant information should call Sgt. Dana Wyant at (302) 227-2577.
The young man disappeared in the surf about two hours after lifeguards left their stands for the day. The City of Rehoboth Beach says during the summer season, its lifeguards are on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
