Coast Guard suspends search for two people near Mobile Bay, Alabama

The Coast Guard suspended the search for two people near Mobile Bay, Alabama, Friday, the USCG website said.

Missing are Floyd Nelson, 85-years-old, and David Stadman, 40-years-old.

The Coast Guard suspended the search at 2:30 p.m. after searching approximately 2,061 square nautical miles over a 42-hour period.

“Suspending a search is a difficult decision that we never take lightly,” said Capt. Malcolm McLellan, Coast Guard Sector Mobile. “Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones affected by this incident.”