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David Schink Missing Person Case

Last seen in Destin, Florida on Feb 13, 2021

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Victim Details

Created

Jul 28, 2023

Case Added

Aug 8, 2023

First Name

David

Last Name

Schink

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

77 inches

Weight

240 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Feb 13, 2021

City

Destin

State

Florida

County

Okaloosa County

Zip Code

32541

Tribal Land

Agency ID

126967

Agency Name

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Shalimar

Agency State

Florida

Agency County

Okaloosa County

Agency Zip Code

32579

Agency Contact

Kelly Henderson

Contact Job Title

Senior Investigator

Agency Address

50 2nd Street, Florida

Agency Phone

8506895655

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.sheriff-okaloosa.org/

Agency Case #

OCSO21OFF001995

Agency Report Date

Feb 13, 2021

Primary Agency

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

Oct 11, 2026

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Coast Guard suspends search for David Schink

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP106231) and 8 other sources

David Schink, age 61, was last seen on February 13, 2021, while kayaking near Norriego Point in Destin, Florida. A seasoned kayaker and former collegiate swimmer, Schink frequently paddled in the area while vacationing with his wife. That day, he did not return, prompting an extensive search by the U.S. Coast Guard, which covered over 9,000 square miles. Although his kayak and a broken paddle were found, Schink remains missing. His family later launched the "Aqua Alert" system to aid in missing boater rescues.
Last Seen: Feb 13, 2021