Body washed ashore at Matamoros beach identified as Edinburg resident

MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas, (ValleyCentral) — The body of a Valley man was found at a beach in Matamoros during the search for a Mexican national who went missing over the weekend.

Mexican national Joseph Gomez, 19, drowned at Playa Baghdad over the weekend while reportedly trying to rescue a person from drowning.

On Monday, authorities were searching for Gomez's body when they found a second body washed up along the shore.

A family member identified the remains as that of Moises Jenoada from Edinburg.

La Asociacion Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios posted a statement on social media, giving their condolences to the family.

La Fiscalia General De Justica is investigating the cause of death and how Jenoada was found at Playa Bagdad .

Arrangements are underway to transport his body to his family.