Houston man saves nephew, but drowns in Brazos River
Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle
Francisco Garcia, 41, was in the water at Bryan Beach, near the mouth of the river, with his nephew on Sunday about 3:50 p.m. when the boy started to lose footing, said Freeport Police Department Sgt. Juanita Cardozo. She said Garcia also started to struggle in the undercurrent, and held his nephew above water.
On shore, Garcia's wife and the boy's father — and their extended families — called for help as it became clear they were drowning, Cardozo said. A "Good Samaritan" on a jet ski was able to take the boy from the uncle and bring him to shore, said U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Renee C. Aiello.
The uncle disappeared under the water. His body was recovered at 6:20 p.m.
Cardozo said Garcia's extended family had made an outing to the beach every year for the past six years.
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