Bahamas - 2 men missing at sea, Highbourne Cay., 3 May 2026

[imstilla.grandma]

Police have launched a search and investigation after two men were reported missing at sea on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, in waters near Highbourne Cay.

Shortly before 10:00 a.m., the general manager of Highbourne Cay alerted officers at the George Town Police Station after a captain of a 40-foot smack vessel reported the incident.

According to initial reports, around 3:00 p.m., the vessel had anchored in the south channel of Highbourne Cay with seven people on board. Four individuals went diving, while two others entered the water to swim near the cay and surrounding shallow bar area.

The lone individual remaining on board later observed the two swimmers drifting southeast toward the open ocean.

The captain immediately raised anchor and attempted to reach them but lost sight of the men during the effort. A distress call was issued via VHF radio, and the crew conducted an extensive search of the area, factoring in tidal conditions, but were unable to locate them.
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force and the Police Marine Support and Services Branch have been notified, and search efforts remain ongoing

Eyewitness News Bahamas

MISSING AT SEA: Police have launched a search and investigation after two men were reported missing at sea on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, in waters near Highbourne Cay. Shortly before 10:00 a.m., the...

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[GraceG]

I'm not sure how keen I would be to go open swimming in shark infested waters. I believe that's the Cay where they have the big shark festival every year? LOTS of nurse and bull sharks in the area, especially through May. They didn't say whether the men had life vests, but I'm guessing they weren't wearing them. It did say they're factoring in currents and tides with the search which hopefully is helpful.