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Time of India
31-05-2025
- Time of India
Canadian man found dead on Mexican beach after being reported missing
A Canadian man who was reported missing on Mexico's Puerto Escondido beach has been found dead. The man, from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, was last seen on a beach in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. Local officials said 31-year-old Braydon Bretzer went missing while vacationing in the popular tourist area. His family reported him missing after losing contact for several days. Mexican authorities launched a search to locate him after he reported being missing. His body was discovered on the beach on Tuesday (May 27). The exact cause of death has not been publicly released. Oaxacan authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. They have not ruled out any possibilities but have not classified the case as suspicious. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Reportedly, a 40-year-old American named Chris Ankele also entered the water with Braydon at Zicatela Beach, which authorities say is known for its strong currents and is not suitable for swimming. However, his body has not been found yet. The Canadian government has been notified and is collaborating with Mexican officials to assist the family. Consular services are also helping the family with repatriation arrangements. Live Events The Saskatchewan community is mourning the loss of one of its own. Messages of sympathy and support have been shared widely on social media. Funds are being raised to assist Bretzer's family with travel and memorial costs. As of May 30, more than $20,000 has been donated. Any excess funds will be given to Bretzer's favorite charities, including the Street Cat Rescue Program Inc. The Canadian federal government's travel advisory for Mexico warns that coastal waters can be dangerous due to common riptides and powerful waves. It notes that several drownings occur yearly and that many beaches lack warning flags and lifeguards.
Vancouver Sun
30-05-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Canadian man who disappeared after going swimming in Mexico washes up dead
A 31-year-old Canadian man has been found dead at Mexico's Zicatela Beach in Puerto Escondido. Braydon Bretzer was reportedly with American citizen Chris Ankele when the pair were last seen swimming in the water on Sunday, May 25, according to Mexican publication Ahora Oaxaca Noticias . Authorities said witnesses saw a current pulling them away and they drifted out to sea before disappearing, Daily Mail reported . Ankele has been missing since Sunday, Mexican publication Milenio reported . Search and rescue efforts began later that evening . Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The beach is a well-known surfing spot, per travel website Lonely Planet's review of the location. 'Nonsurfers beware: the waters here have a lethal undertow and are not safe for the boardless, or beginner surfers either,' the site warns. According to authorities, Zicatela is not suitable for swimming, 'especially during swells, which cause dangerous currents and waves up to three meters high,' local publication El Tiempo reported . In a statement to National Post, Global Affairs Canada spokesperson Charlotte MacLeod said the agency 'is aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in Mexico' and 'extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.' 'Consular officials are in contact with local authorities and are providing consular assistance,' said MacLeod, adding that no more information can be disclosed at this time due to privacy considerations. On May 26, Puerto Escondido Lifeguards said there were two people missing at sea in a social media post. They cautioned beach-goers against walking along Zicatela Beach and said to avoid getting into the water. Videos shared by the account on Instagram showed white-capped waves slamming down onto the shore. A post shared by SalvavidasLifeguard PuertoEscondido (@salvavidas_lifeguard_puertoesc) The Municipal Government of San Pedro Mixtepec said a search for the tourists was underway in the area, in a post on Facebook on May 27 around noon. It urged 'tourist service providers to stay informed about the weather conditions.' It also said that locals should 'avoid entering the sea' and listen to instructions from lifeguards. Later on May 27, Mexican publication El Tiempo reported that the body of Bretzer was found at the beach. A video circulating online showed the moment his body was located by a search team, per Daily Mail . Local authorities said search efforts for Ankele are ongoing. Graeme Bouvier organized a GoFundMe on behalf of the Bretzer family. 'Braydon's sudden passing has left a deep hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved him,' says the webpage. 'Braydon lived life to the fullest. He had a contagious energy, and a heart that made space for everyone. He was loved by many — he made people feel seen, valued, and cared for.' Bouvier did not immediately respond to National Post's request for comment. Funds are being raised to help support Bretzer's family, going towards costs such as travel and memorial expenses. On May 30, more than $20,000 had been donated. The family said that excess funds will go to charities that Bretzer loved, such as Street Cat Rescue Program Inc., the webpage says. A LinkedIn page for a Canadian man from Saskatoon with the same name as Bretzer shows that he was working as a marketing consultant. He attended Athabasca University, earning a bachelor's of business degree in 2016. In his bio, he said his interests included soccer, basketball, golf and hiking. Another interest he listed was travelling, having been to '25 countries and counting.' He also said he was a 'huge cat guy.' Under a section for water activities, the Canadian federal government's travel advisory for Mexico states: 'Coastal waters can be dangerous. Riptides are common and powerful waves make swimming and water sports dangerous. Several drownings occur each year. Many beaches don't have warning flags to indicate unsafe conditions and they don't always have lifeguards on duty.' There have been other fatalities at the popular Puerto Escondido beach. In April, Miguel Angel Robles, 22, drowned there, Daily Mail and news site reported . In 2019, Brazilian bodyboarder and kitesurfer Rafael Piccoli died while surfing the waves during a large swell, Surfline reported . He reportedly hit the bottom of the ocean floor, which knocked him unconscious before he drowned. Similarly, in 2021, Spanish surfer Oscar Serra also died while surfing after reportedly falling from a top wave and hitting the bottom of the sea, per Duke Surf . In 2023, 33-year-old Romanian tourist Andra Kitsu drowned, The U.S. Sun reported . Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Calgary Herald
30-05-2025
- Calgary Herald
Canadian man who disappeared after going swimming in Mexico washes up dead
A 31-year-old Canadian man has been found dead at Mexico's Zicatela Beach in Puerto Escondido. Article content Article content Braydon Bretzer was reportedly with American citizen Chris Ankele when the pair were last seen swimming in the water on Sunday, May 25, according to Mexican publication Ahora Oaxaca Noticias. Authorities said witnesses saw a current pulling them away and they drifted out to sea before disappearing, Daily Mail reported. Article content Article content Ankele has been missing since Sunday, Mexican publication Milenio reported. Search and rescue efforts began later that evening. Article content Article content The beach is a well-known surfing spot, per travel website Lonely Planet's review of the location. 'Nonsurfers beware: the waters here have a lethal undertow and are not safe for the boardless, or beginner surfers either,' the site warns. According to authorities, Zicatela is not suitable for swimming, 'especially during swells, which cause dangerous currents and waves up to three meters high,' local publication El Tiempo reported. Article content In a statement to National Post, Global Affairs Canada spokesperson Charlotte MacLeod said the agency 'is aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in Mexico' and 'extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.' Article content 'Consular officials are in contact with local authorities and are providing consular assistance,' said MacLeod, adding that no more information can be disclosed at this time due to privacy considerations. Article content On May 26, Puerto Escondido Lifeguards said there were two people missing at sea in a social media post. They cautioned beach-goers against walking along Zicatela Beach and said to avoid getting into the water. Videos shared by the account on Instagram showed white-capped waves slamming down onto the shore. Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by SalvavidasLifeguard PuertoEscondido (@salvavidas_lifeguard_puertoesc) Article content The Municipal Government of San Pedro Mixtepec said a search for the tourists was underway in the area, in a post on Facebook on May 27 around noon. It urged 'tourist service providers to stay informed about the weather conditions.' It also said that locals should 'avoid entering the sea' and listen to instructions from lifeguards. Article content Article content Later on May 27, Mexican publication El Tiempo reported that the body of Bretzer was found at the beach. A video circulating online showed the moment his body was located by a search team, per Daily Mail. Article content Graeme Bouvier organized a GoFundMe on behalf of the Bretzer family. Article content 'Braydon lived life to the fullest. He had a contagious energy, and a heart that made space for everyone. He was loved by many — he made people feel seen, valued, and cared for.' Bouvier did not immediately respond to National Post's request for comment.
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
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. 6 Canadian Braydon Bretzer tragically died in Mexico after going for a swim with another tourist Credit: GoFundMe 6 The moment lifeguards rushed out to the water after finding Bretzer's body floating above the surface Credit: Facebook 6 The Canadian was described as a 'very special friend, brother, son and teammate' Credit: GoFundMe 6 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. Most read in The US Sun "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 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 close friend of Braydon Bretzer 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. Read more on the Irish Sun 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. 6 A GoFundMe page for Bretzer has raised over $8,500 so far Credit: GoFundMe 6 Beaches in Puerto Escondido are often tourist hotspots despite warnings to stay away from the water Credit: Getty
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
