Louisiana high school grad still lost at sea after Coast Guard calls off search: report

I came across an intriguing news article about a Louisiana high school graduate who’s been reported lost at sea, and despite the U.S. Coast Guard’s rigorous search efforts, he is yet to be found. According to reports, the 21-year-old man identified as Logan Varnado had embarked on a solo fishing expedition in his 18-foot boat on Tuesday morning. When he failed to return home later that day, his family reported him missing, thus prompting a search and rescue operation.

The U.S. Coast Guard has been leading the search operation both by air and sea since Wednesday. Despite a dedicated effort spanning over 843 square nautical miles using resources including four aircraft, four cutters, and one response boat, no sign of Varnado or his boat was found. The search was ultimately called off late on Thursday after no further leads or sightings.

While Varnado’s family remains hopeful, the lack of new information is a cause for concern. In recent months, there have been several similar incidents of missing people on boats at sea, so the situation is being closely monitored. Overall, the unfortunate news is a reminder of the inherent dangers associated with going out to sea. It underscores the importance of prioritizing safety measures, including life jackets, communication devices and filing a float plan with someone.