Search for missing swimmer off Sanibel enters third day

The search for a missing swimmer near Sanibel Island that prompted response from local and state authorities has entered its third day.

Officer Bradley Johnson, spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, on Tuesday said they were assisting the Lee County Sheriff's Office and Sanibel Police with the search for a missing teen boy at Blind Pass Beach.

While Sanibel police is leading the search, Jessie Santero, spokesperson for the Lee County Sheriff's Office, said they have been assisting with multiple marine assets and aviation units.

Eric Jackson, a city spokesperson, said two swimmers were rescued while the search continued for a third swimmer. He declined to identify the missing boy.

No bond: Cape Coral man arrested in Three Oaks Parkway fatal shooting to be held without bond

Friends on social media identified the missing teen as a North Fort Myers High student.

The two rescued swimmers' condition remained unavailable Thursday morning.

The search for the missing swimmer turned into a recovery mission Thursday, police said.

Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@gannett.com or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltran , Instagram @tomasfrobeltran and Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews .

This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Search for missing swimmer off Sanibel enters third day