Tim Obi's friends worry wording in Coast Guard's press release could get sensationalized Holden Harris, who found Tim Obi's gear Tuesday, said he's concerned the wording in the Coast Guard's press release calling off the search could get sensationalized. Author: Kailey Tracy Updated: 9:20 PM EDT July 14, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Lifeguards from across the country held a moment of silence Wednesday at the South Atlantic Regional Lifeguard Competition in Jacksonville Beach to honor former Jacksonville Beach lifeguard Tim Obi. On Tuesday, the Coast Guard called off the search for Obi, who went missing while spearfishing with friends. Obi was last seen five feet from the surface near Elton Bottom, about 40 miles offshore.