Search Continues for Man Who Went Missing While Spearfishing Near Miami

Authorities were still searching Monday for a spearfisher who went missing near Miami over the weekend.

Roberto Salgado, 60, went missing from his boat around 5 p.m. Saturday at Caesar's Creek near Elliot Key, authorities said.

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🚨 #MISSING: Roberto Salgado, 60 years old, was last seen at Caesar’s Creek near Elliot Key. The missing adult may be in need of services. Anyone with information is urged to contact @CrimeStopper305 at (305) 471-8477. pic.twitter.com/Hm4DrweVV0
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) January 9, 2023

He had been spearfishing and didn't re-emerge from the water.

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Miami-Dade Police, The U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies were still searching for Salgado.

#BREAKING @USCG Sector #Miami and partner agencies are searching for a missing diver last seen in the vicinity of #ElliotKey
The 50-year-old man was last seen spearfishing wearing a green camouflage shirt.
Anyone with information please call Sector Miami at 305-535-4472 #SAR pic.twitter.com/Y3zLrwyyBx
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) January 8, 2023