Two younger brothers drowned when their parents lost sight of them while playing in the river.

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A texas Family mourns devastating loss of two young men Brothers who drowned in the brazos River At Ham Creek Park in Rio Vista.

On Tuesday, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call shortly after 6 p.m., reporting a possible Drown 7-year-old Bowin Miller and 4-year-old Banks McAmis suddenly went missing while playing in the river.

Representatives from multiple agencies and first responders conducted a search and rescue operation and recovered the bodies of both boys, who were pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:30 p.m.

“The Guardian were with him, and unfortunately, it’s one of those situations where he looked away for a minute and it didn’t take much longer,” explained Lt. Keven George. panel,

“We want to save lives and this is one of those times when we weren’t able to do that,” he said.

The Johnson County Medical Examiner listed the boy as deaths As accidental drowning, Show online records.

Bovin Miller, 7, and Banks McAmis, 4, in a tribute written by their aunt
Bovin Miller, 7, and Banks McAmis, 4, were called “the light of everyone’s life” in a tribute written by their aunt. ,gofundme,

“The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office urges all residents and visitors to use extreme caution near bodies of water, and to always remain vigilant Children Closely, wear a life jacket and be alert to environmental conditions,” a spokesperson for the department told the local outlet.

The boys’ aunt, Emery Jarrell, remembered him as “the light of everyone’s life.” gofundme Created to assist with funeral and memorial expenses.

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“We are absolutely heartbroken. Bowin was in the second grade at Plum Creek Elementary School. He enjoyed karate, playing outside with his brother and sister, and video games,” Jarrell wrote.

He said, “Banks was the most energetic little boy you’ll ever meet. He loved his Ninja Turtles and playing outside, rain or shine.”

Counseling has been offered to students at Plum Creek Elementary, where Bowin was a student, while officials have again stressed the potential dangers of water bodies.

“The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office urges all residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution near bodies of water and to always closely supervise children, wear life jackets and be alert to environmental conditions,” the department said in a statement.

At the time of publishing, the GoFundMe has raised more than $18,500 of its $30,000 goal.

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