Destin, Florida –“I am hopeful that today will be the day.” These are the heartbreaking words from the mother of Trinity Lo’Réal Eslinger, a vibrant young girl who went missing during a snorkeling outing, prompting an urgent and emotional community-wide search effort along the Florida coast.

Trinity’s mother has issued a public call—a mother’s plea from the deepest corners of her heart—asking for everyone with access to boats, experience in water-based search, or simply a desire to help, to join today’s ongoing search. Her voice carries the raw, unwavering love of a mother determined to bring her daughter home.

“Let’s get the word out there. Call on all your boating friends & family—anyone who can get in the water today, please I’m begging you, please come out and help. All I want is to bring my Trinity home. The more eyes we have the better. Share it. Spread the word.”

Missing Child: Trinity Lo’Réal Eslinger

•Age: Young girl

•Height: Approximately 5 feet tall

•Last seen wearing:

•A pink bathing suit with orange trimming (same one as seen in circulated photo)

•Cornrowed hair straight back adorned with colorful beads

•Gray and purple snorkeling goggles and a gray snorkel with a bright orange tip

•Two stretchy bracelets—one pink, one purple

Trinity is described as her mother’s entire world, a bright, beautiful, full-of-life child who was last seen near the water wearing snorkeling gear. Her mom has asked people to pray and to act, quoting scripture in her time of heartbreak:

🙏🏾 Mark 11:24 – “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

TODAY’S SEARCH EFFORTS – JUNE 18

Search and rescue teams, volunteers, and concerned citizens are gathering today to continue the urgent mission to locate Trinity.

Location:

🛥️ Joe’s Bayou Boat Launch

800 Beach Dr, Destin, FL 32541

•8:00 AM – Morning briefing

•All-day search operation to follow

WHAT’S NEEDED

Volunteers are asked to bring:

•Boats, especially those equipped with VHF radios, side-scan sonar, or down-scan sonar

•Search essentials: Water, Gatorade, lunch, sunscreen, sunglasses, binoculars

•Please ensure all safety equipment is in working order

🚤 PARKING FEES WAIVED

Just notify the staff you are with the United Cajun Navy or the Emerald Coast Unit.

Upon arrival, check in at the mobile command center, known as “Black Betty,” where Kevin and team are leading coordination efforts.

Contact Information for Search Coordination

•Kevin LaFond – (251) 419-4890

•Joey Sauvageau – (850) 420-5502

This is a time for unity, prayer, and action. Trinity’s family, led by her devoted mother, is holding onto hope—and they’re asking for your help to bring Trinity home. If you’re in the area, know someone who is, or can share the information to help extend the search’s reach, please do. Every second counts.

Trinity Lo’Réal Eslinger is more than a missing child. She is a daughter, a light, and a beloved soul who deserves to be brought back safely into the arms of those who love her.

Please spread the word. Show up. Stay strong. Let love lead the way.