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Coast Guard searching for missing kayaker near Galveston Bay

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Published  May 18, 2026 11:48am CDT
Galveston
FOX 26 Houston

The Brief

    • The U.S. Coast Guard Heartland reports they are searching for a missing kayaker near Galveston Bay.
    • Officials say the 37-year-old Hispanic man was supposed to return at 8 p.m. on Sunday.
    • Anyone with information is asked to contact Sector Houston-Galveston at 281-464-4851.

GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas - A search is underway near Galveston Bay for a kayaker who has been reported overdue for his return.

Missing kayaker

The U.S. Coast Guard reports they are on the lookout for a missing 37-year-old Hispanic man who was supposed to return from kayaking at 8 p.m. on Sunday.

In an update, authorities say the missing person's kayak was found near Alligator Point in West Bay. The kayaker has still not been found.

He was said to have been wearing a black shirt and gray shorts.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sector Houston-Galveston at 281-464-4851.

The Source: Information provided by USCG Heartland.

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