DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man and woman drowned Tuesday night in Destin.
According to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office, a man and a woman were visiting Destin. Deputies responded Tuesday, May 27, to the beach near the 1000 block of US 98 where a woman was found unresponsive in the water.
First responders performed CPR, but it was unsuccessful, the post said.
President Donald Trump pardons the Chrisleys — what we know about Todd’s release
Deputies also learned a man, reportedly the woman’s husband, was missing.
The post said OCSO marine units located and recovered the man from the water, performed CPR and took him to the Coast Guard station, but the man did not survive.
This is a developing story. News 5 will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRG News 5.
DJ Kamal Mustafa
I’m DJ Kamal Mustafa, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of EMEA Tribune, a digital news platform that focuses on critical stories from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan. With a deep passion for investigative journalism, I’ve built a reputation for delivering exclusive, thought-provoking reports that highlight the region’s most pressing issues.
I’ve been a journalist for over 10 years, and I’m currently associated with EMEA Tribune, ARY News, Daily Times, Samaa TV, Minute Mirror, and many other media outlets. Throughout my career, I’ve remained committed to uncovering the truth and providing valuable insights that inform and engage the public.
