Galveston drowning: 38-year-old father drowns while swimming with sons

GALVESTON, Texas - A 38-year-old father drowned while swimming with his two sons on Tuesday afternoon in Galveston, authorities said. 

According to Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis, the drowning happened at 2:10 p.m. at Beachside Village on the west end of Galveston Island. 

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Officials said the father's two sons had life jackets on and supported their dad back to shore. 

The father was taken to UTMB Health Level 1 Trauma Center at John Healy Hospital. 

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The father was pronounced dead about an hour later.

Davis said this is the fourth drowning fatality in 2023 Galveston beaches.