Houston man drowns while swimming off Galveston’s Seawall, officials say

GALVESTON, Texas – A 39-year-old Houston man drowned while swimming off Galveston’s Seawall Sunday evening.

According to the Galveston Island Beach Patrol, the incident happened around 6:45 p.m. near 13th Street and Seawall Boulevard.

Beach Patrol officials said two people boogie boarding in chest-deep water noticed the unidentified man floating face down. They pulled him to shore and began first aid before lifeguards arrived…

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