NewsSarasota News LeaderJune 18, 2026Sarasota County
Sarasota County Fire Department Responds to Two Marine Rescue Calls at Siesta Key
Sarasota County Fire Department personnel responded to two separate marine rescue calls at Siesta Key beach on June 12 and June 14. Both incidents were resolved without injury or harm to the individuals involved.
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Residents and visitors are informed of recent emergency response activity at Siesta Key beach involving a swimmer and a missing child, both of which concluded safely.
Key Facts
- On June 12, a 911 call was received at 7:07 p.m. regarding a swimmer appearing to be in distress at 1129 Seaside Drive.
- Fire Station 11 personnel arrived at 7:14 p.m. on June 12 and found the swimmer in thigh-high water; the individual denied distress and refused medical evaluation.
- Emergency personnel cleared the June 12 scene at 7:58 p.m.
- On June 14, a call was received at 3:20 p.m. regarding an 11-year-old child missing for approximately one hour at Siesta Public Beach.
- Fire Stations 3, 8, and 13, along with Fire Boat 3, were dispatched for the June 14 search.
- The missing child was located playing in the sand south of her original location and was reunited with her grandmother.
- Emergency personnel cleared the June 14 scene at 4:11 p.m.
- No injuries or trauma were reported in either incident.
Who's Mentioned
locationSea Crest on Siesta Key“The specific address (1129 Seaside Drive) of the June 12 incident.”locationFire Station 13“Responded to the June 14 missing child incident.”organizationSarasota County Fire Department“The agency responsible for responding to the marine rescue calls.”locationFire Station 3“Responded to the June 14 missing child incident.”locationFire Station 8“Responded to the June 14 missing child incident.”locationFire Station 11“Station located at 2200 Stickney Point Road that responded to the June 12 call.”locationSiesta Key“The location where both emergency incidents occurred.”