Search underway for missing Naples man last seen on boat leaving Naples Bay Marina since Wednesday evening. The authorities are still in search of him.
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Southeast Coast Guard are searching for 49-year-old Dr. Chaundre Cross who went boating early Wednesday morning and hasn’t been seen since.
According to the sheriff’s office, Dr. Cross left the Naples Bay Marina at around 7:30 a.m. on his boat, ‘Vitamin Sea.’
When he didn’t return home later in the day, his family became concerned and contacted deputies.
The boat in which he was traveling was a 34-foot Crownline with a blue bottom and a white top. People who have any information regarding him or the boat are requested to call the concerned authority as soon as possible.
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Chaundre Cross, 49, was last seen on his boat – a 33-foot Sea Ray with “Vitamin Sea” on the back – leaving Naples Bay Marina around 7:30 this morning. He hasn’t returned and family members are concerned. https://t.co/WDsjxcHDZj pic.twitter.com/ATzWrhCuzW
— CollierCountySheriff (@CollierSheriff) August 11, 2022
Who Is Chaundre Cross From Naples That Went Missing?
According to his bio in Genesis Care, Chaundre Cross, has served on the boards of Collier County P.L.A.N., the American Cancer Society of Naples, and the Cancer Alliance of Naples as president of the board.
He also worked as the N.C.H. Healthcare system’s Chairman of the Cancer Committee and has appeared as a guest speaker several times. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Castle Connolly “Top Doc” for more than ten years.
He also serves on the steering committees and advisory boards of Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical companies. He is also a national speaker for them.
Updates On Missing Florida Oncologist Chaundre Cross
The sheriff’s office says Chaundre Cross, 49, was last seen leaving the Naples Bay Marina around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday on his boat, ‘Vitamin Sea.’ Deputies say his family became concerned when he didn’t return home.
Cross is described as being five feet 11 inches tall, 150 pounds, with a bald head and brown eyes. Deputies say he was last seen wearing a purple shirt and black pants.
The Coast Guard says Cross’ boat is a 34-foot Crownline that has a blue bottom and white top. Members of the Coast guard were searching for Cross and his Boat Thursday morning.
The search is still underway. On Thursday morning, the Coast Guard was looking for him and his boat, but they have not been able to locate him yet. The Coast Guard added that his car is still parked at the marina, and they are unsure where he was planning to take his boat, reports Winknews.
He is described as having 150 pounds, five feet 11 inches tall, bald, and having brown eyes. As per the deputies, he was last seen wearing a purple shirt and black pants.
#Breaking the USCG is searching for Dr. Chaundre Cross on his 34 ft Crownline the “Vitamin Sea” & was last seen Tuesday @ Naples Bay Resort & Marina. Crews from Ft. Myers, Cutter Crocodile & Air Station Clearwater are searching. Anyone w/ info please call 727-824-7506. pic.twitter.com/9ry5pT0em5
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) August 11, 2022
They have been unable to locate him through his cellphone too. They do not have any idea where he had taken his boat to.
Friends and family have been worried about his safety. But there have been no updates regarding him in the media. His close ones can only pray for his safety and safe return.
Anyone with the information is requested to call the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 239-252-9300 or the U.S. Coast Guard at 727-824-7506.