Coast Guard ends search for missing Florida boaters Randall Spivey and Brandon Billmaier

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Last update: 02/04/2026
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The U.S. Coast Guard has officially ended its search for missing Florida boaters Randall Spivey, 57, and Brandon Billmaier, 33. The search was called off after days of operations covering 6,700 square miles in the Atlantic Ocean. No trace of the men was found.

The United States Coast Guard has officially terminated its search for two Florida men, Randall Spivey, aged 57, and Brandon Billmaier, aged 33, who went missing during a fishing trip. The search was called off at sunset on Monday after several days of continuous operations covering a vast area of the Atlantic Ocean. The operation involved multiple crews and resources working to locate the missing individuals.

Incident Background

The search began following a report from a family member, who informed authorities at approximately 9 p.m. on Friday that Spivey and Billmaier had not returned from a planned fishing excursion. The men had departed around 100 miles offshore and were expected to return by the same days sunset. When they failed to return, the Coast Guard promptly initiated a search effort.

Search Operations

The Coast Guard conducted a comprehensive search in coordination with partner agencies. Both aerial and maritime resources were deployed in an area covering roughly 6,700 square miles, which is approximately the size of the state of Connecticut. Crews faced challenging conditions, including wind speeds near 10 miles per hour and three-foot seas, as they systematically scanned the region for signs of the missing boaters.

The search involved multiple vessels and aircraft patrolling the designated area, with teams rotating shifts to maintain continuous coverage. Efforts focused on both the likely travel route of the boaters and the surrounding waters where a small craft might drift in the event of an emergency. Despite the deployment of extensive resources and coordinated procedures, no trace of Spivey or Billmaier was located.

Conclusion

After several days of thorough and persistent search operations, Coast Guard officials announced that the search for Randall Spivey and Brandon Billmaier has been suspended as of sunset on Monday. The decision to end the operation was made after evaluating all available information and considering the conditions during the search. Authorities confirmed that no evidence or sightings were found to indicate the whereabouts of the two men. The Coast Guard expressed appreciation for the efforts of all personnel involved in the extensive search operation.

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Author: Grace Ellison
Grace Ellison is a journalist focusing on environmental issues and sustainability. She has experience publishing international reports and participating in documentary projects.

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