Twin brothers, Jefferson and Josue Perez, disappeared Sunday evening in the water near Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas. The brothers, both 13-years-old, had been swimming near the pier when they went missing.
On Thursday, a second body was recovered in the search for the missing boys. The body was found near the shoreline and matched the description of one of the missing brothers. Rescue efforts are still underway as only one of the boys has been recovered.
Monday morning, authorities expanded the search area after a second day of exhausting the coastline. The Galveston Island Beach Patrol, assisted by the Coast Guard, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and volunteer crews, searched the shoreline for any trace of the brothers. The US Coast Guard was also involved in the search, deploying three 45-foot vessels, a helicopter, and a Hercules aircraft.
Family, friends, and members of the community have been gathering to pray for the missing brothers. The boys' parents, who were vacationing on the island, have been staying close to the search area.
At the time of the boys' disappearance, the water temperature was around 65 degrees and the conditions were relatively calm. However, the current at the beach was still strong and could have been a factor in the boys' disappearance.
The Galveston Police Department and Texas Parks and Wildlife are actively investigating the case to determine the circumstances surrounding the boys' disappearance. The police department has also issued a statement requesting any photos or video of the area around the time of the incident.
The search for the missing boys has captured the attention of the community and the nation. People from around the country have been sending their thoughts and prayers to the family of the missing brothers.
The recovery of the body on Thursday has been a heartbreaking event for the family and the community. As the search continues, the nation continues to pray for the family and for the safe return of the missing brother.
