U.S. Coast Guard search for missing teen at Port Mansfield

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a teenager who went missing Monday morning while swimming at Port Mansfield, according to public affairs officials.

A search and rescue mission is ongoing for 19-year-old Angel Huertas who was reported missing at approximately 10:30 a.m.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, Huertas and a friend were swimming off the south jetty in Port Mansfield when a big wave hit them.

U.S. Coast Guard believe a riptide pulled Huertas and his friend.

The friend is reported to be safe, according to officials.

Local, state and federal departments are searching for Huertas including the South Padre Island Air Station, the South Padre Island Coast Guard Station, Texas Parks and Wildlife and Port Mansfield Police Department.

Port Mansfield is located in Willacy County, approximately 69 miles north of South Padre Island.