Bishop Hope Morgan Ward of the Mississippi United Methodist Conference confirmed that Braxton has been recovered and arrangements are being made to bring him home.
Braxton, 17, a member of First United Methodist Church in New Albany went missing Sunday evening after a large wave washed him out to sea.
“We’re deeply grieved by the loss of such a fine, outstanding young man,” said Morgan Ward, adding that Costan Rican authorities and the United Methodist Church in Costa Rica have been very helpful in the search process.












