The body of a Miami boater who went missing while out on the water Tuesday evening has been recovered following a massive search, authorities said.
The body of 36-year-old Reynier Marino was recovered around 2:45 a.m. Friday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The body was discovered about a quarter of a nautical miles north of the Julia Tuttle Causeway by a good Samaritan, who called 911, officials said.
"Our deepest condolences extend to the family and friends of Mr. Marino," the FWC said in a statement. "The FWC will conduct a thorough investigation into this boating accident."
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A massive search effort had been launched after Marino did not return Tuesday after launching a boat from Pelican Harbor Marina around 7:00 p.m.
The boat was later found damaged and with no one on board.
Family members said Marino is the owner of Hellkats Power Boats, a performance boat building company in Miami.
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Jeanet Pedrero, Marino's wife, said he had been out alone, testing a 32-foot boat that someone had purchased, but he never returned.
Pedrero released photos and video of the damaged boat, after it was brought to Pelican Harbor Marina.
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Julio Lavrada, who works for Marino, said he's an experienced boater and builder.
"That for him is a passion, because you can like boat but you know, you put the time, what he puts into his boats, I don't know, I'm in shock right now, I don’t know what’s going on," Lavrada said.
This is a developing story. Check back later for more details.