Dauphin Island, Alabama: A 20-year-old man, CJ Pitts, has been found dead after a multi-day search along the coastal waters near Dauphin Island. His body was discovered early Sunday morning close to the west end beach, about 50 yards from shore.
Pitts was reported missing on Thursday after he fell into the water near Cedar Point Pier in the early hours of the morning. The incident quickly triggered concern among locals and authorities as word spread along the coastline community.
Search teams moved in fast. Multiple agencies joined forces with volunteers to comb through water and land areas around the pier and nearby beaches. Boats, shoreline crews, and rescue teams worked nonstop as hopes of finding him alive gradually faded.
After several days of coordinated searching, officials confirmed that his body was located Sunday morning in shallow waters near the island’s west end. The discovery brought a difficult end to the operation that had stretched through the weekend.
Local authorities expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the search. Officials highlighted the dedication of rescue teams and volunteers who continued working under tough and emotional conditions until the recovery was made.
Investigators have not released additional details about how the fall happened. The exact circumstances leading up to Pitts entering the water remain unclear at this stage.
The case is still open, with authorities continuing to review what occurred in the moments before the incident. The community remains unsettled as they wait for further answers.
Friends, family, and residents in the area are left grieving the loss of a young life cut short in a tragic coastal accident.
