Man Found Dead in Water After Suspected Fishing Trip in Broward

Discovery of Ramiro Gomez

• 💔 A missing man, identified as 26-year-old Ramiro Gomez, was found dead in the water by his family and friends.
• 💡 His brother, with whom he lived and worked, was the one who discovered him, a deeply traumatizing experience.
• 🗺️ Gomez and his brother were immigrants from South Mexico who worked together as landscapers.

Circumstances of the Incident

• 🎣 Family and friends believe Ramiro Gomez may have gone fishing on Wednesday night and never returned home.
• 🚗 His white Chevy Tahoe, which he was driving, was found in the water on Wednesday night, separate from the discovery of his body on Thursday morning.
• 📍 The investigation is centered near Chrome Avenue in West Broward County, specifically around Mack’s Fish Camp.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 Broward County deputies and detectives, including the traffic homicide unit, are actively investigating the death.
• ❓ The exact cause of death and what went wrong are currently unknown, prompting a need for support to send Gomez back to his family in Mexico.
• 🤝 Neighbors expressed a desire to offer support to Gomez's brother during this difficult time, recognizing their status as immigrants and neighbors.