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Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
American tourist, 40, missing in Mexico after being dragged out to sea as Canadian man, 31, found dead
Tributes have started to pour in for the a former youth football coach MISSING SWIMMER American tourist, 40, missing in Mexico after being dragged out to sea as Canadian man, 31, found dead THE body of a missing tourist has washed up on a popular Mexican beach as fears grow for a fellow holidaymaker who vanished alongside him. Canadian Braydon Bretzer, 31, and American Chris Ankele, 40, both disappeared after being pulled away by a strong current while swimming in notoriously dangerous waters. 5 Canadian Braydon Bretzer tragically died in Mexico after going for a swim with another tourist Credit: GoFundMe 5 The moment lifeguards rushed out to the water after finding Bretzer's body floating above the surface Credit: Facebook 5 The Canadian was described as a 'very special friend, brother, son and teammate' Credit: GoFundMe Authorities said the pair were last seen off Zicatela Beach in Puerto Escondido on Mexico's southern Pacific coast. Both were caught being pulled away by the choppy waters and drifted out into the sea before vanishing without a trace, investigators said. A local Oaxaca Civil Protection unit and a team of lifeguards desperately launched a search and rescue mission but couldn't find either of the men. Tragic footage was later recorded on Monday afternoon showing Bretzer's body floating in the water. An emergency boat rushed out to bring the man to safety but he was pronounced dead due to drowning, according to initial reports. Ankele's body is yet to be recovered. Tributes to Bretzer, a former youth football coach and freelance marketing consultant, have been paid by his friends back home in Saskatoon. Graeme Bouvier said: "On the night of May 25th, we lost a very special friend, brother, son and teammate. "Braydon's sudden passing has left a deep hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. "Braydon lived life to the fullest. He had a contagious energy, and a heart that made space for everyone." Body Found in Search for Missing 72-Year-Old Sailor off Scottish Coast A GoFundMe page has also been set up by Bouvier to help fly Bretzer's body back home to Canada and to give his family any additional support. It has raised over $8,500 so far. The San Pedro Mixtepec mayor's office said in a statement on Thursday evening: "Search efforts continue to determine the whereabouts of the second tourist, following the protocols established in the sea search plan. "The municipal government reiterates its commitment to addressing this emergency and maintains ongoing coordination with state and federal authorities." Zicatela Beach is known as a bustling tourist hotspot and is popular with surfers due to its massive waves. But due to the dangerous conditions and often fast flowing waters, holidaymakers are urged not to swim for their own safety. Braydon lived life to the fullest. He had a contagious energy, and a heart that made space for everyone Graeme Bouvier A number of deadly trips to the beach in recent years have resulted in these warnings being constantly repeated to travellers. In April, a 22-year-old Miguel Robles drowned at the beach with his brother Benjamín Robles, 26, having to be rescued by horrified onlookers and lifeguards. And in May 2023, Romanian holidaymaker Andra Kitsu, 33, drowned despite warning flags reminding visitors to stay out of the water. Last month, another missing tourist was also found dead just days after desperately trying to save his friend from a riptide during their vacation in Mexico. Alejandro Gonzalez, 20, vanished while swimming in the ocean after he managed to save his female friend who was in difficulty. His body was found after a three-day search. A loving mum was also killed in a Mexican beach horror story after a shark tore off her leg while she lifted her five-year-old to safety. Maria Fernandez Martinez Jimenez, 26, was just 65ft from the shore when she was savaged by the beast at Melaque Beach in the state of Jalisco. 5 A GoFundMe page for Bretzer has raised over $8,500 so far Credit: GoFundMe
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
Officer who died just weeks away from graduating police academy laid to rest
A detention officer with a metro Atlanta sheriff's office who died a week ago was laid to rest on Saturday. Officer Braydon Butler died from injuries sustained in an off-duty accident on April 13, the Barrow County Sheriff's Office announced. The BCSO posted the following statement on their Facebook page: 'Today, we celebrate the life of William Braydon Butler. A man whose generous spirit and servant heart touched everyone he knew. Braydon loved to serve God and others first, and his unwavering faith was evident in everything he did. Anyone who knew Braydon knew he was a shining light, always eager to lift others up and bring hope through his kindness and compassion. He truly wanted to make a difference in the lives of those around him, and he did so effortlessly, with love and humility. Though our hearts are broken by his passing, we find comfort in knowing that Braydon has been welcomed into the arms of our Lord. In true Braydon fashion, even after death, he continues to serve others. His legacy of love, faith, and service will forever inspire us. Rest in peace, Braydon. Your light will never fade, and your spirit will always remain with us." The BCSO said Butler was hired as a detention officer and was on a path to becoming a deputy sheriff. 'Braydon worked hard and was only four weeks away from graduating the Northeast Georgia Police Academy along with several other Cadets but tragically his life ended,' the BCSO said. The Butler family requests donations in memory of Braydon to be made to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office employee fund. Click here to donate. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Driver falls asleep behind wheel, slams into GA deputy's patrol truck GA fisherman ties freshwater fish state record Husband dead, wife critical after armed robbery, shooting in Walton County [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Officer Who Was Weeks Short of Graduating from Police Academy Dies in Off-Duty Accident
A Georgia man who was only weeks away from his police academy graduation has died, according to the e Barrow County Sheriff's Office. In a Facebook post shared on Monday, April 14, the department announced the death of Officer Braydon Butler following injuries he sustained in an off-duty accident. Related: 2 Veteran Officers Killed, 1 Critically Injured After Car Hits Them on Highway Shoulder: 'Horrific Accident' Butler's association with the BCSO started when he was 14 years old and took part in the department's High School Explorers program. "Braydon graduated from high school here in Barrow County and was hired as a Detention Officer where he started his path to becoming a Deputy Sheriff," officials added. "Braydon worked hard and was only 4 weeks away from graduating the Northeast Georgia Police Academy along with several other Cadets but tragically his life ended." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Speaking with local station AccessWDUN, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said they have retired his number, DC-21, and they are trying to figure out how to posthumously make him a deputy sheriff. Additional details about the accident were not publicly shared by officials. Related: Police Officer and 'Devoted' Father Dies in Crash While Coming Home from Fellow Cop's Funeral Butler was remembered by his colleagues as being a "light to others." 'In true Braydon fashion even after death he is still serving others by saving lives through his organ donations,' the BCSO wrote in their statement. 'We ask that our community please lift up the entire Butler family, friends, and our Office during this difficult time." Related: Third Florida Deputy Dies After Crash Killed 2 Others: 'Mourning the Loss of Another Hero' Meanwhile, Butler's family requested that donations be made in the memory of their loved one to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office Employee Fund, said the department. The Barrow County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for additional information. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Officer nearly weeks away from graduating police academy dies in off-duty accident
A metro Atlanta sheriff's office is left with 'heavy and broken hearts' after one of its officers died. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Ofc. Braydon Butler died from injuries sustained in an off-duty accident, the Barrow County Sheriff's Office announced. At just 14 years old, Butler began his law enforcement career through the sheriff's office with its High School Explorers program. Officials said that's where Butler found his passion to serve others. TRENDING STORIES: Georgia Police Academy instructor charged with child molestation 1 dead, 4 in critical condition after crash at busy Atlanta intersection 2 GA officers critically injured after wanted suspect leads law enforcement on high-speed chase The BCSO said Butler was hired as a detention officer and was on a path to becoming a deputy sheriff. 'Braydon worked hard and was only four weeks away from graduating the Northeast Georgia Police Academy along with several other Cadets but tragically his life ended,' the BCSO said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] The sheriff's office said anyone who encountered Butler knew he loved to serve God and others first. 'All he ever wanted to do was use his servant's heart to be a light to others as he was anytime you were around him. Although our hearts are broken, we know Braydon was welcomed into the arms of our Lord,' the BCSO said. The Butler family requests donations in memory of Braydon to be made to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office employee fund. Click here to donate.
