St. Petersburg Police Press Release


ANTHONY HOLLOWAY
Chief of Police
1301 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-7550
police.stpete.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Report number: 2024-007046
Date of original release: 02-26-24

Body of Missing Fisherman Recovered

Release posted on 02-26-24 at 3:33 p.m.

Today, the body of Juan Bueno Sanchez (10/17/1978), a commercial fisherman was recovered from the water.

On February 23rd, 2024, Bueno Sanchez's wife reported him missing after she was unable to reach him for several days. He was a commercial fisherman who was working on a shrimp boat in St. Petersburg.

In partnership with the Coast Guard and other local agencies, a search of the waterways was conducted. Fire Rescue retrieved the body from the water earlier today.

The investigation is still ongoing but no foul play is suspected.

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