Duval County

Georgia man drowns at Jacksonville Beach, mayor confirms

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — A swimmer has drowned at Jacksonville Beach on Friday according to Mayor Chris Hoffman.

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department were called in to find the man who was reported as a missing swimmer at 6:31 p.m. JBPD enlisted the help of JSO air units and lifeguards but the man was found unresponsive in the water at 7:16 p.m.

He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 7:44 p.m. His wife was at his side.

The victim was identified as 43-year-old Etoyi Preaster from Georgia.

This is a developing story that will be updated once more information becomes available.