Johnson County Tragedy: Young Brothers, 4 and 7, Discovered Dead Following Playtime — Details Inside

Tragic Day at the Brazos River
What began as a peaceful family outing turned into a nightmare. By sundown on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, two young brothers went missing along the Brazos River in Johnson County, Texas. Hours later, their lifeless bodies were recovered, sending shockwaves through the quiet community.

Banx McAmis, 4, and his brother Bowyn Miller, 7, had been playing near the water’s edge at Hamm Creek Park, just outside Rio Vista. Authorities reported the boys vanished around 6:10 p.m.

Frantic Search Ends in Heartbreak
Rescue crews launched a two-hour frantic search, scouring the area until about 8:30 p.m., when the boys were pulled from the river. Despite immediate efforts, both were pronounced dead at the scene.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the deaths as accidental drownings. Foul play was not suspected.

“Unfortunately, it’s one of those situations where they looked away for a minute and it didn’t take much,” said Lt. Keven George.

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