Missing 33-Year-Old Cape May Boater Found: Coast Guard

UPDATE: A boater who went missing a mile east of Cape May Monday, Aug. 29 has been found, authorities said.

New Jersey State Police
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08/30/2022 9:17 a.m.

The US Coast Guard and New Jersey State Police are searching for an overdue boater approximately a mile east of Cape May Villas, authorities said.

Missing is Christian Johnathon Hosford, Jr., 33, last seen around sunset on Monday, Aug. 29 in a 10-foot John boat near his home in Cape May Villas. Hosford reportedly did not have a life jacket, a whistle or any other safety gear with him at the time.

Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders received a call at 9:50 p.m. Monday, from Hosford’s friend stating he had not come back in at his expected time of about 6:30 p.m.

Rescue crews searching include:

Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City MH-65 Dolphin helicopter
Coast Guard Station Cape May 29-foot Response Boat-Small
Coast Guard Station Fortesque 29-foot Response Boat-Small
Coast Guard Cutter Rollin Fritch
New Jersey State Police helicopter
New Jersey State Police boat crew

If you have any information contact Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay command center at 215-271-4940.

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