Broward Man Goes Missing During Personal Watercraft Trip to Bahamas

Authorities are searching for a Broward County man who went missing during a reported trip to the Bahamas on a personal watercraft.

Broward Sheriff's Office officials said Charles Walker was last seen around 5 p.m. Friday in the 3200 block of Northeast 16th Street in Pompano Beach.

MISSING PERSON: Have you seen Charles Walker? He was last seen 9/23 around 5pm in the 3200 block of NE 16th St. in Pompano. According to his family, he may have been riding a jet ski to Bimini. Call 954-764-HELP (4357) if you have info.

MORE INFO HERE: https://t.co/FHfgrcOVNz pic.twitter.com/OkO9bYp8fg
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) September 27, 2022

Family members said Walker was trying to reach Bimini on the personal watercraft when he disappeared.

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U.S. Coast Guard officials said his last known position was about 15 nautical miles off West Palm Beach.

#SearchAndRescue Have you seen this person or jet ski?

Anyone with information is asked to call @USCG Sector Miami at (305) 535-4472.

The overdue jetski operator is believed to have left Pompano, FL for Bimini, Bahamas on Saturday. Last known position was 15NM off W Palm Beach. pic.twitter.com/p5ScWSUPgh
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) September 27, 2022