Body of Drowned 13-Year-Old Washes Ashore in Grand Isle

UPDATE: Grand Isle Police say the body of the 13-year-old boy who drowned at a beach there washed up on shore Sunday morning.

The Memorial Day Weekend turned deadly in Grand Isle, Louisiana mid-afternoon on Saturday as a 13-year-old boy drowned at a beach there.

According to Grand Isle Police Chief Scooter Resweber, it happened right behind the Bridge Side Marina around 2:45 pm.

Reports said that the boy was on the beach with his family. It was also reported that the family is from Algiers.

Resweber said that at the time of the incident, winds were blowing from 12 to 15 mph and a high tide was reported.

WWL-TV out of New Orleans reported that someone jumped in and tried to rescue the boy.

"His uncle was on the rocks, hollering for help," Brock Pellerin told WWL reporter Rachel Handley. "A couple of my friends went out there to help, by the time they got there, the tide was too strong for them to get the boy," he continued.

Pellerin said the boy was about 15 feet or so past the rock jetties.

"I don't blame the parents. I don't blame the children. They are attracted to the waves," Chief Resweber told reporters.

At some point in the search, the Coast Guard took over and they are still searching for the body via helicopter.

This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.