Body of missing 11-year-old boy swept under by wave at Surfside Beach discovered by fisherman

SURFSIDE BEACH, Texas – An 11-year-old boy who went missing in the waters off Surfside Beach over Memorial Day weekend has been found dead, according to Texas EquuSearch founder Tim Miller.

Officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Joshua Lahai’s body was recovered around 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Oyster Street and Beach Drive along the Surfside coastline.

Lahai went missing Sunday around 5 p.m. while swimming at Surfside Beach with a friend during a trip with his youth football team and family members…

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