A man stands on the beach as heavy surf from Hurricane Sandy pound the shoreline. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a swimmer who went missing in Milford.
Authorities say 40-year-old Brian Bakunas was last seen swimming in heavy surf near the Walnut Beach Pier shortly before 8 p.m. on Monday.
The Coast Guard is urging people to stay away from beaches as Superstorm Sandy hits the area.
