Padre Island National Seashore drowning victim was from SA

Victim identified as Julianne Elizabeth Shaw, 59

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A woman whose body was found at the Padre Island National Seashore was from San Antonio, officials said.

The victim was identified as 59-year-old Julianne Elizabeth Shaw, said PINS education coordinator William "Buzz" Botts.

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Shaw's body was discovered Saturday by a turtle patrol team on a part of the beach that was closed to vehicles about 2 miles north of the Malaquite Visitor Center, Botts said.

The victim's relatives saw news reports about the discovery and contacted the Kleberg County Sheriff's Department, Botts said.

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