Body Of Missing Fisherman At San Luis Pass Is Found

SAN LUIS PASS, TX — The body of a missing fisherman who was pulled underwater while he and a friend were fishing at the San Luis Pass Bridge on Friday, has been recovered.

Jacob Szydlowsk, 19, and and a 17-year old man were fishing near the San Luis Pass Bridge in chest-deep water, when both men were pulled underwater by a strong undertow.

The 17-year old man was able to save himself, but when he resurfaced Szydowsk was nowhere in sight, KTRK reported. (Want to get daily updates about traffic news and other events going on in your area? Sign up for the free Houston Patch morning newsletter.)

On Saturday night a fisherman found Szydlowski’s body, and brought the man’s body to the boat ramp on Christmas Bay, KPRC reported.

Coast Guard Crews along with Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Brazoria County Sheriff’s searched for Szydlowsk using helicopters, boats and foot patrols along the shoreline.

The Coast Guard suspected the search Saturday morning.

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