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Brandon Phillip Taylor
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Missing Person: Brandon Phillip Taylor
Justice for Brandon Phillip Taylor — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What search and rescue efforts were conducted in the days following the incident, and were any personal items or remains recovered?
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witness
Lead #2What was the exact condition of the friend when rescued, and what additional details can he provide about the vessel, water conditions, and Taylor's final moments?
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Lead #3Were there any currents, weather conditions, or maritime hazards that day that may have affected survival prospects?
On September 10, 2025, Brandon Phillip Taylor, 43, was thrown from a boat approximately 45 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico while boating with a friend. After treading water for an extended period, Taylor told his friend he could no longer stay afloat and disappeared from sight. His friend was rescued by a charter boat near Pinellas, but Taylor has not been located despite search efforts.
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Lead #4Has any wreckage or debris from the vessel been recovered to help establish the exact incident location?
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NamUs case MP150531. Missing person: Brandon Phillip Taylor.
Last known contact: 2025-09-10 in Holiday, Pasco, FL. Circumstances: On 9/10/2025 at approximately 0520 hours, Brandon Taylor and a friend were boating about 45 miles offshore when they were thrown from the vessel.
The duo treaded water for an extended time. The friend advised that Taylor made statements of not being able to tread water any longer and then lost sight of Taylor.
The friend was located offshore in Pinellas, where he was recovered by a charter boat. Taylor was last seen wearing no shirt and tan shorts.
Demographics: 43 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 215 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Taylor was last seen wearing no shirt and tan shorts.. Investigating agency: Pasco County Sheriff's Office | 25030629.
Timeline of Events
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2025-09-10
05:20Brandon Taylor lost at sea
Brandon Taylor and a friend were thrown from their vessel approximately 45 miles offshore. After treading water for an extended time, Taylor stated he could no longer tread water and was lost from sight.
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2025-09-10
unknownFriend rescued
Taylor's friend was located and recovered by a charter boat offshore near Pinellas County.
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Case Information
Incident:September 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Last Updated:July 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Last Updated:July 28, 2026
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7278475878
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