Police: Partially submerged kayak is possibly missing man's
GULF SHORES, AL (WSFA) - The search for a Mississippi man whose family says was last heard from on Saturday continues in Gulf Shores. John Switzer last spoke with family around 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 10 during which time he told them he was fishing on his kayaki.
During a search Monday by the U.S. Coast Guard, a partially submerged yellow kayak was found between Dauphin Island and Petit Bois Island. It's believed the kayak belongs to Switzer. Searches for the man continue.
Switzer is 6 feet 1 inches tall and weighs approximately 180 lbs. He has brown hair and eyes. He was known to be staying in the 2900 block of West Beach Blvd. before he disappeared.
Anyone with information that may help investigators is asked to call the Gulf Shores Police Dept. at 251-968-1238.
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