News 5 has confirmed a body was discovered Friday afternoon on the coast of NAS Pensacola.

There is currently an active crime scene on the strip of beach where the body was located, News 5 is told.

The body is believed to be that of 62-year-old boater Brad Gunther, who went missing last week. Family members who spoke to News 5 a short time ago confirmed that’s what they were told by local authorities.

Gunther was last seen on the 48-foot sailboat he owned and captained, “Reliant.” The boat was found anchored at Fort McRee last week with no sign of Gunther or the sailboat’s dinghy.

This past weekend, an arrest was made in connection with Gunther’s disappearance. Michael Rodgers was taken into custody after allegedly trying to use Gunther’s credit card and passport.

Rodgers is a registered sex offender from Milton, Florida. He served almost 8 years on a robbery, armed burglary, and sexual battery conviction.

This is a developing story. More tonight on News 5 at 5:00, 6:00 and 10:00.