Local authorities were reportedly searching for Gutierrez for days prior to finding his body.
Texas EquuSearch said they found the body just moments after beginning their search.
He was last seen on Thursday in Rosenberg.
There s no word on how he died.
Texas EquuSearch asked for everyone to keep his family and friends in their thoughts.
Body of missing Rosenberg man found in Brazos River, officials say
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The body of Benito Gutierrez, 75, was found in the Brazos River after he went missing last Thursday from Rosenberg, officials said.Texas EquuSearch
Authorities recovered the body of a Rosenberg man who had been missing since last Thursday, Texas EquuSearch announced Sunday.
The body of 75-year-old Benito Gutierrez was found in the Brazos River shortly after the search began. We ask that everyone please keep Benito Gutierrez’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this tragic times in their lives, Texas EquuSearch said.
EquuSearch did not release details about the circumstances of Gutierrez s death. It s also unclear when they recovered the body.
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1. 75-year-old man reported missing in Rosenberg found dead, Texas EquuSearch says
Texas EquuSearch ended the search Saturday morning for a 75-year-old man that was last seen in Rosenberg. Officials said the body of Benito Gutierrez was found in the Brazos River a short time after beginning their search.
Volunteers with Texas Equusearch conducted a search near the Brazos River and U.S. Highway 59.
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75-year-old man reported missing in Rosenberg found dead, Texas EquuSearch says
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Benito Gutierrez (KPRC 2)
ROSENBERG, Texas – Texas EquuSearch ended the search Saturday morning for a 75-year-old man who was last seen in Rosenberg. Officials said the body of Benito Gutierrez was found in the Brazos River a short time after beginning their search.
Volunteers with Texas Equusearch conducted a search near the Brazos River and U.S. Highway 59.
Gutierrez was last seen alive Thursday.
After the discovery of his body, Texas Equusearch posted an update saying “we ask that everyone please keep Benito Gutierrez’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this tragic times in their lives.”