Tourist dies, U.S. Marine missing in 2 incidents off Puerto Rico
U.S. Updated on: March 29, 2024 / 6:29 AM EDT / CBS/AP Dangerous rip currents cause Gulf Coast drownings Dangerous rip currents responsible for several drownings at Gulf Coast beaches 02:05 The U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday it is searching for a U.S. Marine who went swimming in high surf off Puerto Rico’s northeast coast while on vacation, while another American tourist died in a separate incident in the dangerous surf. Officials identified the missing Marine as 26-year-old Samuel Wanjiru from Massachusetts and said he was visiting the island with his family. He went missing Wednesday afternoon after going into the water at La Pared beach in Luquillo. Video posted on social media by Puerto Rico’s Bureau of Emergency Management and Disaster Administration showed divers jump from a helicopter in search for the man. [AMPLIACIÓN] Buzos de FURA de la @PRPDNoticias se tiran del helicóptero para verificar un área de interés durante la búsqueda del joven de 26 años reportado como desaparecido en Luquillo. Les acompaña lancha de FURA, personal del NMEAD en jet ski y uno de los voluntarios. pic.twitter.com/V1HszdSLDi — Manejo de Emergencias