lunes, 27 de mayo de 2019

Coast Guard searching for missing swimmer near Freeport, Texas

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dustin R. Williams (archive)

HOUSTON​ — The Coast Guard is searching for a missing swimmer at Surfside Beach near Freeport, Texas, Sunday.

At approximately 8:00 p.m., Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received notification that a 17-year-old boy was reported missing after not making it back to shore while swimming with friends.

Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and launched an Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin aircrew and a Station Freeport 29-foot Response Boat–Small boat crew. The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Sea Horse was also diverted.
Involved in the search are:​
  • An Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew
  • A Station Freeport 29-foot Response Boat–Small boat crew
  • Coast Guard Cutter Sea Horse
  • Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office
  • Freeport Police Department
  • Surfside Police Department
  • Freeport EMS
Anyone with information can contact Sector Houston-Galveston at​ 281-464-4854.

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