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Body found near Texas City in search for missing fisherman

The Coast Guard ended its search after a report that a body matching the description of the missing fisherman had been recovered.
Credit: KHOU

TEXAS CITY, Texas — A body was found near Texas City Saturday in the search for a missing 60-year-old fisherman.

The Coast Guard ended its search after a report that a body matching the description of the missing fisherman had been recovered.

"Our hearts go out to the families and friends affected by this loss," said Cmdr. Jordan Baldueza, search and rescue mission coordinator at Sector Houston-Galveston. "We greatly appreciate all of the support in the extensive search by our state and local partners."

There was no word on the man’s identity.

Six different agencies participated in the search.

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