SHOCKING OCEAN MYSTERY: Eerie Underwater Ping Sparks Desperate Dive Hunt for Vanished Uncle & Nephew.

Search efforts kicked off immediately, with the U.S. Coast Guard deploying aircraft and vessels across a sprawling area of the Gulf. Partner agencies, including the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, joined in, while a fleet of private boats volunteered under the guidance of heartbroken relatives. Spivey’s wife, Tricia, described the operation as a massive outpouring of community support, with volunteers scanning the waters tirelessly. Billmaier’s wife, Deborah, shared emotional pleas on social media, urging prayers and assistance while clinging to faith that the men would be found alive. The pair were described as avid outdoorsmen—Spivey a seasoned personal injury lawyer known for his community involvement, and Billmaier a younger attorney following in his uncle’s footsteps. Physical descriptions circulated widely: Spivey, 6’1″ and 245 pounds with brown hair and eyes; Billmaier, 6’2″ and 250 pounds with strawberry blonde hair.