A desperate search has been launched after a paddleboarder went missing in the water at Martha’s Vineyard – near Barack Obama’s sprawling $12 million estate.
The man, 43, disappeared while on the water near Turkeyland Cove with another paddleboarder — and a joint search is underway in Edgartown Great Pond to find him.
Witnesses told police they saw the man submerge, briefly reappearing as he struggled to stay afloat, before submerging again around 7:46 p.m. yesterday.
It is clear that the 911 call and dispatch address for the incident came from Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard home. It is unclear if he currently resides on the estate.
The U.S. Coast Guard, Edgartown Fire, Air Wing, detectives and Dukes County Sheriff’s Department are all part of the rescue mission – which resumed Monday.
Search vehicles can be seen on Turkeyland Cove Road Sunday night. A joint search began last night off Edgartown Great Pond and continued this morning
Emergency services rushed to the scene in Martha’s Vineyard last night. It is clear that the 911 call and dispatch address for the incident came from Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard home. It is unclear if he currently resides on the estate
Pictured: Edgartown Great Pond. A desperate search has been launched after a paddleboarder went missing in the water off Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday
The rescue mission is just feet from former President Obama’s seven-bedroom home in Massachusetts — a 6,892-square-foot mansion right by the water (pictured)
They use divers, boats with side-scan sonar to find the paddleboarder.
Detectives are also on scene – as well as USCG helicopter crews.
A command post has been set up at Wilson’s Landing, across the narrow cove from Obama’s mansion.
Massachusetts State Police said this morning: “After several hours of searching last night, efforts to locate the missing paddleboarder were unsuccessful and the operation was suspended to allow dive teams, flight crews and other rescuers to re-equip and assess next steps.”
“Search resources are resumed at this time.
The search will again include marine resources such as divers and boat crews deploying side-scan sonar, and aerial support from MSP and USCG helicopter crews.
“Members of the MSP Underwater Recovery Unit and the Massachusetts Environmental Police join the agencies and units listed in today’s search last night.”
A call from Sunday night said: ‘Edgartown Fire and Water rescue personnel, 79 (79) Turkeyland Cove Road. For a 40-year-old man, possible drowning.”
A view of Obama’s house from Turkeyland Cove
The search for the missing paddleboarder takes place near Barack Obama’s estate. The former president bought the mansion, pictured here, in 2019
A helicopter, part of the search mission, flew over the area on Monday morning
Edgartown Police Department said in a statement last night at 10pm: ‘EPD is assisting multiple agencies in a search for a missing adult male paddleboarder in Edgartown Great Pond.
“Please steer clear of this area and let the emergency services carry out their search.”
The rescue mission is just feet from former President Obama’s seven-bedroom home in Massachusetts — a 6,892-square-foot mansion right off the water.
He bought the home from Martha’s Vineyard in 2019 for $11.75 million.
Previously, the massive estate was owned by Boston Celtics owner Wycliffe Grousbeck.
Outside, the land has its own private beach and boathouse
Their home sits on the edge of Edgartown Great Pond, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
The former First Family is no stranger to the island – they spent seven summers there when Barack was president
The massive property has a swimming pool, outdoor fire pit and vaulted ceilings.
There are also two wings that run from the main house and are perfect for entertaining guests.
Outside, the land has its own private beach and boathouse.
Their home sits on the edge of Edgartown Great Pond, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
The former First Family is no stranger to the island – they spent seven summers there when Barack was president.
The Obama Foundation has been contacted by DailyMail.com for comment.