BREAKING NEWS: Officials have confirmed that the bodies of 7-year-old Bowyn Miller and 4-year-old Banx McAmis were recovered from the Brazos River in Johnson County, Texas, after an intense overnight search operation.
Authorities say both boys were reported missing near the riverbank late Sunday afternoon. Rescue teams, including divers and local deputies, were immediately dispatched to the area. Early Monday morning, search crews discovered the two bodies downstream, not far from where they were last seen.
At this stage, investigators believe the incident was a tragic drowning accident, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation. Officials have not released details about how the children entered the water or whether any adults were nearby at the time.
Local residents have since gathered near the river to lay flowers and hold a candlelight vigil in memory of the two boys. “It’s heartbreaking — two little lives gone too soon,” one community member said.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has stated that there are no signs of foul play, but detectives are still reviewing the timeline of events and interviewing witnesses to understand what happened in the final moments before the tragedy.