MIAMI (WFLA) — The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for a paddleboarder who went missing off the coast of Florida.

According to the Coast Guard, Luciano Mercenari, 29, was reported missing at about 9:30 p.m. Monday after he went paddleboarding in Biscayne Bay.

In response, the USCG sent out both surface and water crews to look for Mercenari, along with partnering with local first responders in the search.

A civilian eventually found Mercenari’s paddleboard and waterproof gear bag four miles off the Haulover Inlet Tuesday morning. The civilian later reported the paddleboard to the Coast Guard after recognizing it from a photo that the Coast Guard released.

Crews searched about 2,219 square, the size of Delaware, for 67 hours, but they did not find Mercenari. Thus, Coast Guard decided to suspend the search Thursday.

“Suspending an active search and rescue case is never an easy decision, and so it is with heavy hearts that we offer our sincere condolences to Mr. Mercenari’s family and friends,” said Capt. Chris Cederholm, commanding officer, Coast Guard Sector Miami. “We are grateful to our local and state partners for their assistance in this united effort.”  

If you have any information related to the search, the Coast Guard is still asking people to call them at 305-535-4300.