GALVESTON, Texas — A body was found Tuesday during a search for an 88-year-old man who was last seen fishing in Galveston Bay, according to the Texas City Police Department.
The U.S. Coast Guard hasn't said whether the body found is the missing man or whether their search has been called off. .
Earlier, the 8th Coast Guard District said the man was believed to be fishing in Galveston Bay on a 16-foot green aluminum boat with a Bimini top.
On Monday around 4:20 p.m., the Coast Guard was notified by the boater's wife that he hadn't returned from fishing.
Watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast and launched a helicopter crew and a response boat to search for the man.
A response boat was also launched to search the East Bay.
The Coast Guard says they are not sure if the man was wearing a life jacket.
According to the Coast Guard, the man typically fishes in Trinity Bay between Smith Point and Anahuac, or in the East Bay.
Nine agencies are involved in the search including the Kemah Fire Department, and the League City Fire and Police Department.
