Coast Guard reports body of missing kayaker located in Galveston County
GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas - The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed they've located the body of a missing kayaker who was reported to be overdue for his return.
Missing kayaker
What we know:
The U.S. Coast Guard reported they were looking for a missing 37-year-old Hispanic man who was supposed to return from kayaking at 8 p.m. on Sunday.
In an update, Texas Parks and Wildlife stated two adult brothers had been kayaking, and neither one wore a life-jacket. While they were out on the water, the kayak capsized and only one brother was able to make it back to shore. The other brother did not resurface.
In an update, authorities say the missing person's kayak was found near Alligator Point in West Bay.
The missing brother's body was eventually recovered Monday.
What we don't know:
Officials have not released the man's name as of Monday afternoon.
The Source: Information provided by USCG Heartland.