Authorities search for missing 14-year-old swimmer at South Padre Island
A 14-year-old girl went missing at Beach Access #5 at South Padre Island on Sunday, according to the United States Coast Guard.
According to a news release, the girl was last seen in the water and was swept away by a rip current. She was last seen wearing a black bikini and black bottoms.
A news release from the Cameron County Park Ranger division identified the missing female as a teen from Harlingen.
A news release stated Coast Guard watchstanders initially received word of two children swept away by a rip current Sunday at around 7:15 a.m. One of the children, identified as a 7-year-old girl, was rescued and is hospitalized in stable condition.
Multiple agencies are assisting in searching for the teen, including search boats in the water and helicopters.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.