Galveston’s Flag Warning System gives you a fast, visual way to know how safe the water is for swimming or what might be lurking in the waves that could hurt or sting you.
KPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel and Photojournalist Michael Lemons took a ride with Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief, Peter Davis on Stewart Beach. He said holiday weekends at the island typically attract between 250,000 to 500,000 people. He shared what beach patrol looks out for during a busy weekend.
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HOUSTON Two people drowned in Galveston on Saturday, according to officials. A 57-year-old Hispanic man was pulled out of the water around 4 p.m., according to Galveston Island Beach Patrol. Officials said the lifeguard spotted two swimmers far from shore midway between the 43 and 47 street rock groins. Authorities also said a body found in Galveston is believed to be that of a 16-year-old reported missing Saturday night. The teen went missing around 9:30 p.m.A family friend said the teen had been swimming with friends near the 4400 block of Seawall Blvd.
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