The 17-year-old is 5-foot-8, 120 pounds and was wearing blue shorts and no shirt when he went missing, officials said. Helicopter and boat crews were searching for the boy Sunday morning.
The United States Coast Guard is searching for a 17-year-old boy who went missing Saturday night while fishing near Freeport.
Galveston police reported that the boy went missing about 8:30 p.m. while wade fishing near the San Louis Pass Bridge, the Coast Guard said. The boy is 5-foot-8, 120 pounds and was wearing blue shorts and no shirt when he went missing, officials said.The National Weather Service's Houston-Galveston office warned that strong rip currents were possible near Galveston on Saturday.
Anyone with information that may assist search efforts should contact Sector Houston-Galveston at 281-464-4851.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Good Samaritan, Coast Guard help 4 people aboard vessel near GalvestonWhat was meant to be a nice day out on the water for four people near Galveston was ruined by bad weather, but they were helped by a good Samaritan and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Read more »
Good Samaritan helps 4 boaters to safety in Galveston, says the Coast Guard'The good Samaritan who lent a hand today was absolutely instrumental in the success of this rescue,' said the Coast Guard command officer.
Read more »
Kamala Harris to deliver Coast Guard Academy commencement speechVice President KamalaHarris will speak at the Coast Guard Academy's commencement ceremony, according to a Friday announcement by school officials.
Read more »
Coast Guard calls off search for missing manThe Coast Guard searched the Delaware River for a Singapore ship's crewman who went missing Saturday.
Read more »
17 Most Memorable Met Gala Moments in History — For Better or WorseFrom the selfie ban to Kim K's mask and the Rihanna dress that inspired a thousand memes.
Read more »