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Edward Garlinghouse, age 44, was last seen on February 9, 2013, at Palm Beach Shores, Florida. He and three other men entered the ocean to rescue two young girls who were caught in a rip current. While the girls were successfully brought back to shore, Garlinghouse was seen struggling in the water and did not make it back. Despite an extensive search by local authorities and the Coast Guard, Garlinghouse was never recovered and is presumed to have drowned.
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Last Seen: Feb 09, 2013
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Last Seen: Feb 09, 2013
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Edward
Garlinghouse
56
44
72 inches
180 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Feb 09, 2013
Palm Beach Shores
Florida
Palm Beach County
155
13576
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
West Palm Beach
Florida
Palm Beach County
33406
AMANDA BARDIN
MISSING PERSONS COORDINATOR
3228 Gun Club Road, Florida
5616883000
County
Law Enforcement
13-036047
2013-02-10
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Brown
Green
Green
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06/17/2024
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06/17/2024
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