MISSING: 13-year-old twin boys last seen in water near Pleasure Pier in Galveston

Search continues for missing 13-year-old twin boys in Galveston

Law enforcement officials continue to ramp up their search for twin 13-year-old boys in Galveston after they were seen swimming Sunday afternoon.

GALVESTON, Texas - The search continues Monday for missing 13-year-old twin boys in Galveston.

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Officials say police are searching for the two missing brothers, Jefferson and Josue who were last seen in the water near a beach at 25th and Seawall Boulevard.

Jefferson and Josue, 13-year-old twins missing (Photo shared with permission)

According to Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis, the family called 911 after the brothers went missing in the water on the west side of Pleasure Pier around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

No one reported seeing the boys going underwater. Police say the boys were last seen in chest-deep or waist-deep water.

Reports say Galveston Island Beach Patrol along with the Coast Guard, police, fire, and EMS all responded and helped search the area.

At this time, the two boys have not been located and the search continues.

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Officials want to remind swimmers to stay away from piers or jetties, swim within their limits, and swim near a lifeguard when possible. Non-swimmers and children should always wear life jackets when in or around the water.

Search in Galveston for missing teen brothers last seen in water

A search is underway in Galveston for two 13-year-old twin boys who were last seen swimming in the water near Pleasure Pier.

Currently, the Beach Patrol is running mobile patrol vehicles and providing 24/7 on-call service and stationed lifeguards will start working the beach Saturday, March 11.

Information about becoming a lifeguard and beach safety information can be found online at the Galveston Island Beach Patrol website.