GALVESTON, Texas — The search for a missing 22-year-old man off the coast of Galveston has been suspended, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Sergy Estrada and two others were fishing in a 12-foot Jon boat when the boat sank near the jetty on Galveston's east end at about 1 a.m. Thursday.
All three fishermen went overboard and were in the water together for awhile before a wave separated them, the Coast Guard said Friday.
A nearby boat pilot heard calls for help and was able to rescue two of them, but there was no sign of Estrada.
Coast Guard crews searched approximately 227 square miles for over 40 combined hours before calling off the search around 10:45 a.m. Friday.
Officials said the sea was rough and wind gusts were at about 29 mph at the time the boat capsized but conditions were a lot more favorable Thursday afternoon for the search process.
They launched a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew and a rescue boat but Thursday and again Friday before calling of the search.
"It is never easy making the decision to suspend a search and rescue case, and it's only made after careful consideration of many resources and factors," said Capt. Keith Donohue, search and rescue mission coordinator, Sector Houston-Galveston. "After spending time with Sergy's family over the past couple of days, I know how profoundly they miss their loved one, and I wish them the best during this difficult time."
The other two fishermen were taken to a hospital where they are expected to recover, but officials said they were visibly shaken.
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