26-year-old Joshua Acevedo drowned in Galveston due to a rip current while swimming near the pier.

26-year-old Joshua Acevedo drowned in Galveston after being caught in a strong rip current while swimming with four others near the pier. Lifeguards attempted to whistle them back to shore, but Acevedo went missing. CPR was performed, but he was declared dead by 1 p.m. at UTMB Health. Galveston is currently under red flag conditions, advising adults not to swim deeper than their waist.

May 26, 2024
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