The Coast Guard is searching for two missing boaters on the Manatee River near Palmetto.

According to Coast Guard officials from St. Petersburg, two men were boating on the river and were reported missing around midnight, shortly after when they were expected to return.

Authorities have not released the identity of the men, only saying one is from St. Petersburg and one is from Bradenton.

The Coast Guard is searching on the water and by helicopter around the Green Bridge area.

This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.