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Missing Person Flyer: James E Bakazan

James E Bakazan, 53 • Key West, FL • Missing
Last Seen
2015-01-03
Summary
Scuba Diving off "Vandenberg" wreck Key West, FL. Encountered possible medical or mechanical difficulties, briefly surfaced, then re-submerged. Underwater Search and Recovery failed to locate.USCG SAR operation failed to locate. U.S. Coast Guard crew members are searching for a missing diver in the water south of Key West. The man was identified as Jim Bakazan by the Coast Guard and Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said Bakazan, 50, was last seen Saturday wearing a black wet suit. Bakazan was diving off a commercial dive vessel, exploring the wreck of the USS Vandenburg, the Coast Guard said.

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Age
53
Height
5' 10"
Weight
185
Source Information
NamUs
Case ID: 27568
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