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Search for Missing Wyoming Football Recruit Naphtali Moimoi Comes Up Empty

A rescue mission for missing Wyoming football recruit Naphtali Moimoi in California has concluded without the discovery of his body, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office announced.

Moimoi, 18, was last seen at Half Moon Bay. He fell off a boogie board and friends saw him in the water unresponsive. Two helicopters, two boats and first responders were deployed in the search, which initially was declared a rescue mission before being moved to a water recovery.

On Thursday, search efforts were called off due to lack of visibility, but resumed Friday. The serach was officially ended later on Friday afternoon.