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2 young Johnson County brothers drown in Brazos River
Two children, ages 4 and 7, drowned in the Brazos River Tuesday evening, according to Johnson County Sheriff's deputies.
JOHNSON COUNTY, Texas - Two brothers, ages 4 and 7, drowned in the Brazos River Tuesday evening, according to Johnson County Sheriff's deputies.
What we know:
Johnson County Sheriff's deputies responded to multiple 911 calls about possible drownings around 6:10 p.m. Tuesday. The incident occurred in the Brazos River near Hamm Creek Park, on the far edge of Johnson County near the Bosque County line.
According to the sheriff's office, one of the 911 calls was from the mother of two young boys who said they had been playing near the river, and she could no longer find them.
First responders and deputies immediately began searching the water and attempting a rescue. Both children were pronounced dead at the scene.
The brothers were identified as 4-year-old Banx McAmis and 7-year-old Bowyn Miller.
Joshua ISD confirmed Bowyn was a student at Plum Creek Elementary. The school will have counselors on campus for his classmates and teachers.
The Brazos River on Thursday, March 14, 2024. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
What we don't know:
Officials said there is no evidence of foul play at this time, though the exact cause of the drownings is currently unclear. The investigation is ongoing.
FOX 4 did reach out to family members of the boys, but they have not yet responded.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Johnson County Sheriff's Department.