FORT MYERS, FLORIDA — Search and rescue operations are still underway for a family of four that went missing during a storm at sea. <br /> <br />The Herald-Tribune reports that 45-year-old Florida man Ace Kimberly and his three teenage children: Rebecca, 17, Donny, 15, and Roger, 13, set off from Sarasota at 7 a.m. on Sunday. They intended to sail their 29-foot sailboat to Fort Myers for some repairs, but encountered rough seas near Englewood. <br /> <br />The family called Ace’s brother around 3 p.m. and told him they were attempting to survive through six-foot waves and a thunderstorm. They never arrived at their destination, and were reported missing. <br /> <br />The Florida Coast Guard began a search and rescue operation on Tuesday, dispatching an H-130 Hercules H-130 plane, an MH-60 helicopter, and several vessels. <br /> <br />The helicopter crew eventually found a debris field with items from the boat, including a tarp, four jugs tied together, a pair of shoes, a propane tank, a basketball and six life jackets. <br /> <br />A body with a life vest attached was also recovered. Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the body, but is believed to be one of the family members. <br /> <br />According to Fox, no distress call was received, perhaps due to the fact that the boat did not have a radio.
