Found Deceased FL - Matthew Sharpe, 33, walking dog, dog found in the water, Jacksonville, 14 Jul 2021

[GuyfromCanada]

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On Wednesday, July 14, 2021 just before 6:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 12800 block of San Jose Boulevard (Julington Creek Marina) in reference to the report of a missing person. The victim was reportedly seen by witnesses walking his dog in the area between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. Just before 1:30 p.m., the victim’s dog was found swimming in the water with its leash still attached. Due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the victim’s disappearance, we are attempting to locate the victim in an effort to ascertain his safety.

The victim has been identified as:

Name: Matthew Sharpe
Age: 33
Race/Sex: White/Male
Height/Weight: 5’10”/ 170 Ibs.
Eyes/Hair: Blue eyes/ Dark Brown hair
Clothing: Unknown clothing

Anyone having seen Mr. Sharpe is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office immediately at 904-630-0500.

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JSO: Missing man last seen in San Jose walking his dog, dog found swimming with leash still attached

 

[mrz]

UNF study finds small population of alligators in Jacksonville ...

This article states there are gators in Julington creek. Just a possibility..

 

[Wild Rose]

He has a large anchor tatoos. Did he have a boat at the marina? Could he charter a boat there? That could explain maybe why his dog was found swimming???

 

[azure]

He has a large anchor tatoos. Did he have a boat at the marina? Could he charter a boat there? That could explain maybe why his dog was found swimming???

This seems farfetched given that he was last seen walking the dog.

 

[bombardier]

Here's the best picture I can get of the water access around Julington Creek Marina - it's easy to access/enter the water, and has some nice sandy bits to walk a dog. To the right of this picture there are also 3 boat docks that I believe you can get to by walking around the building (i.e. without getting buzzed in). Sadly I think we all know how this might turn out He's a grown man from Florida though, I'm betting he can swim, if he fell in/fell off a dock why couldn't he right himself? Was no one at the docks or watching the docks on a Wednesday afternoon? Are FL gators so aggressive that they would drag someone in from the shore, and if so, why leave the dog? This part of the water is also very busy with many boat launches and a 4-lane bridge passing overhead- would gators avoid busy waters or would it attract them?

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Missing man's body found in Julington Creek | firstcoastnews.com

Matthew Sharpe was last seen walking his dog near the Mandarin marina. His body was found around midnight in the waters of Julington Creek.

 

[GraceG]

Calling that body of water a "Creek" is a bit misleading. See google map. Google Maps It's a large body of water. No idea what happened to this poor man, but I'm glad he was found to be brought home. My thoughts and prayers going to his family and loved ones.

 

[moonriverfarm]

Any details? did he drown? have a medical event?

 

[TootsieFootsie]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crim...play-suspected/ar-AAMaaYi?ocid=BingNewsSearch

Sad update from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, they say Matthew Sharpe, who was reported missing Wednesday night, has been found dead.

Police say around midnight Thursday morning, they located Sharpe in the waters of Julington Creek.

JSO says there is no indication of foul play and appears to be a “tragic accident.”

However, both JSO and the Medical Examiner’s Office will continue to investigate Sharpe’s death to ensure foul play was not involved.

 

[Hope32]

Here's the best picture I can get of the water access around Julington Creek Marina - it's easy to access/enter the water, and has some nice sandy bits to walk a dog. To the right of this picture there are also 3 boat docks that I believe you can get to by walking around the building (i.e. without getting buzzed in). Sadly I think we all know how this might turn out He's a grown man from Florida though, I'm betting he can swim, if he fell in/fell off a dock why couldn't he right himself? Was no one at the docks or watching the docks on a Wednesday afternoon? Are FL gators so aggressive that they would drag someone in from the shore, and if so, why leave the dog? This part of the water is also very busy with many boat launches and a 4-lane bridge passing overhead- would gators avoid busy waters or would it attract them?
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I wonder if maybe he or the dog fell into the water. Got tangled up in the leash or something. I mean the possibilities are endless and sadly we will likely never know. I would not assume he could swim if it was sudden and with his dog he may have panicked because of gators. I mean if he somehow got caught up on something it could pull you right on down or hit his head in a fall. Sadly many people live or go by water their whole lives but never learn to swim or are just afraid of being in it.

 

[swanniee11]

Any details? did he drown? have a medical event?

(1) Matthew Sharpe | Facebook

 

[tarabull]

Too sad!!!!!!

Even more sad, I'm pretty sure the dog knows what happened here.

RIP Matt, I hope u r able!

 

[azure]

(1) Matthew Sharpe | Facebook

Poor guy seems to have been through a lot in his 33 years.