HOUSTON – The man who was found dead in Brays Bayou last week has since been identified.
The body of 23-year-old Miguel Calzada was recovered from the Brays Bayou located at 5000 Texas Spur 5 near Wheeler Road on Friday.
Authorities said members of the HPD dive team recovered the body while searching for the man who was swept away by a current while helping rescue two 12-year-olds.
Dive teams tried to look for the man Wednesday, but the current was too high.
“We get quite a few drownings over in this area,” Spears said. “And I can’t confirm or deny that this is that individual but the guy that jumped in, he risked his life to save these kids. He’s a hero. He did everything he could, and I hope this is not it but it fits a similar description.”
On Wednesday, Lt. L. Crowson said the kids were near the water and slipped in. Two men then jumped in after them and were able to get the kids to safety before one of them was pulled away by the current. In the news conference, Spears said he was unsure why the kids were in the bayou or how they got in there.
HPD is urging parents to “be aware of where your kids are.”
“I don’t want to blame their parents because kids are kids,” Spears said. “Be aware of them. They need supervision. Summertime is coming. Even at pools. Don’t think pools are safe. A lot of kids, unfortunately, die each year in pools.”
The family is seeking help with funeral expenses. Those who wish to help, can donate via gofundme.