GALVESTON, Texas — A 19-year-old woman from Honduras who was living in Houston drowned Sunday morning while swimming with her brother in Galveston, beach patrol confirmed.According to Galveston Beach Patrol, witnesses saw the girl, Yamileth Ramirez, bodysurfing with her brother when noticed she started to struggle. She was pulled to shore and bystanders started CPR while emergency crews were on their way.
Davis said this weekend, lifeguard towers are double staffed and extra patrols and volunteers are all on high alert."We say don’t check your brain at the causeway," Davis said. “Maintain situational awareness when you come to the beach, don’t let your guard down and use those safety precautions while you’re having fun, and working together we can get you home safe,"after getting caught in a rip current near Pleasure Pier.
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