Missing paddleboarder found dead in Old Tampa Bay after a weekend disappearance near the causeway 31.03.2026

The body of a man who disappeared while paddleboarding on Saturday, March 16, 2026, was found on Monday in Old Tampa Bay, Florida. He was last seen near the Courtney Campbell Causeway, which links Tampa and Clearwater. His family reported him missing Sunday evening, and a search commenced Monday morning when conditions improved. Tampa Police Department's marine unit discovered his paddleboard and belongings on the west side of the bay around 11 a.m., with his body recovered approximately an hour later near the causeway bridge. Authorities have not yet identified the man, pending next of kin notification, and foul play is not suspected in the ongoing investigation.

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