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Young man disappears while paddleboarding, Coast Guard suspends search
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the search can be found through KOSA CBS7 or the original report from Anchorage, Alaska.
A search operation was conducted for a young man who went missing while paddleboarding in Alaska. The incident occurred along Turnagain Arm, where the man was last seen on Friday night. S.
Coast Guard was involved in the search efforts, but they have since suspended their operation. The Girdwood Fire Department was also mentioned as being part of the response. Further details about the incident and the search can be found through KOSA CBS7 or the original report from Anchorage, Alaska.
The circumstances surrounding the man's disappearance are not fully known from the available information.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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