Okaloosa Sheriff Aqua Alert for Missing Kayaker Staff Reports January 31, 2026 10:39 pm Niceville An Aqua Alert has been issued for a 32-year-old man who went missing Saturday after his kayak capsized in Boggy Bayou near Lincoln Park, according to authorities. Wessam Bassam Shaer was reported missing on Jan. 31, 2026, after a witness observed his kayak overturn in the water. The witness reported that Shaer did not resurface following the incident. Authorities later located and removed the kayak from the water. Shaer was not with the vessel when it was recovered. A green jacket and beanie believed to belong to Shaer were also found in the area. His clothing at the time of the incident is otherwise unknown. Shaer is described as a 32-year-old male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall. Search efforts have been underway in Boggy Bayou since the incident. Officials are asking anyone who may have information related to Shaer’s disappearance to contact local law enforcement. The investigation remains ongoing. More Local News Aviation New ERAM Weapon Signals Bold Leap in U.S. Military Firepower Niceville Okaloosa Sheriff Aqua Alert for Missing Kayaker Eglin Air Force Base Eglin’s Medical Warriors Capture AFMC Hospital of the Year Title Load More The post Okaloosa Sheriff Aqua Alert for Missing Kayaker appeared first on Mid Bay News. Read More