Coordinated search by land, sea and air ends successfully after missing swimmer found safe on shore

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A swimmer reported missing near Bob Hall Pier and Whitecap Beach was found “safe and sound” on shore at 6:37 p.m. Saturday, according to officials.

The search began around 4:45 p.m. after the man was last seen near Beach Marker 237. Authorities described him as a Hispanic male wearing black shorts and a blue shirt.

Nueces County Emergency Services District No. 2 confirmed on social media that Beach Rescue, Corpus Christi police and fire departments, and the U.S. Coast Guard all took part in the search effort by land, sea and air…

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