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12 hours ago
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Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office suspends search for 10-year-old swimmer
UPDATE (6/18 4:50 p.m.): The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has decided to conclude the active search operations for 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger Wednesday, June 18. The sheriff's office spent six days searching for Trinity, who was last seen in the water near the Destin East Pass at 7:30 p.m. on June 12. 'Our hearts are heavy, and this is not the outcome anyone hoped for,' said Sheriff Eric Aden. 'We are deeply grateful to every agency, volunteer, and community member who gave their all in this search. Our thoughts and prayers are with Trinity's family during this unimaginable time.' Multiple agencies and volunteers searched 250 square miles — searching from Choctawhatchee Bay, the East Pass and several miles into the Gulf, according to officials. Organizations that helped in the search efforts included Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, United States Coast Guard, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, Alabama Florida Helicopter Patrol, Destin Fire Department, North Bay Fire Department and the United Cajun Navy. Some of the above mentioned organizations will continue their search efforts on Thursday, June 19. PREVIOUS REPORTING DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) — Search efforts continued Monday to find 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger. Mobile police investigating body found at local restaurant 'We're doing everything we can to bring closure to the family,' Brian Parkton, Lieutenant over the Special Operations Division for the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies say Eslinger, who is from Arkansas, was last seen swimming between O'steen Access and Norriego Point in Destin Thursday night. A number of agencies are assisting in the search both in the water and in the air. 'Us, along with FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation), a search and rescue team from Daphne has come over and participated as well and FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement) has provided a fixed wing aircraft and drones,' Parkton said. Parkton said they've continued to expand the search area. 'We've searched areas that we felt pretty positive that she may have been. Unfortunately, we didn't succeed in what we were hoping for,' Parkton said. 'Every day I think it expands a little bit farther and farther.' Deputies say this is now a recovery mission. Body of woman recovered from Bayou Sara As they try to get as many eyes on the water as possible, the sheriff's office is asking boaters to keep an eye out and report any information they may have. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12 hours ago
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United Cajun Navy to hold vigil for missing Okaloosa County 10-year-old swimmer
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The United Cajun Navy is holding a vigil for 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger, who near Destin East Pass. Mobile shipyard is making waves for the U.S. Navy The vigil will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. on Beach Drive in Destin next to the Joe Bayou Boat Ramp. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office searched for Trinity for six days before eventually . Almost 800,000 gallons of wastewater overflow in Mobile, MAWSS says The Cajun Navy is continuing to search for the 10-year-old from Arkansas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office looking for missing 10-year-old girl
UPDATE (6:15 p.m.): Multiple agencies were out in the water Friday afternoon in Destin, searching for 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger. 'We've just watched the efforts and you know it's just been really sad and we hope everyone gets a resolution,' Jordan Gentry, a beachgoer said. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office said Trinity, who's from Arkansas, was visiting the area with family. Deputies said she was last seen in the water around 7:30 Thursday night between Osteen Beach and Norriego Point in Destin. 'Low tide was at 11 o'clock somewhere around there so we had a strong outgoing tide up until about that time. All morning the tide has been incoming so that's bringing a little bit clearer water and allowing us to do what we have to do under better conditions,' Brian Parkton, Lieutenant over the Special Operations Division for the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office said. The Okaloosa Sheriff's Office and Destin Fire Rescue's dive teams are actively searching the water for the missing 10-year-old, and a FWC helicopter was also seen searching the area. 'Anytime we have a missing person whether it's a child or an adult we're going to do everything we can to find them,' Parkton said. PREVIOUS REPORTING DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) — The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 10-year-old girl who went missing in the Gulf waters Thursday evening. Former Loxley pastor sentenced for child porn possession According to an Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Facebook post, Trinity Enslinger was last seen in the water around 7:30 p.m. between O'Steen Beach and Norriego Point in Destin. 'We are keeping her and her family in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time,' the post said. 'May they feel the support and love of the entire community as rescue teams continue their efforts.' Multiple agencies are looking for the girl, and anyone who sees her or has information is asked to call 911 or the sheriff's office at 850-651-7400. Mobile Police Department issues statement after man has 'medical episode' in patrol car and later dies This story is developing. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
