The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a capsized shrimp vessel near the LNG facility at the Port of Brownsville, according to a Coast Guard spokesperson.

The spokesperson said the report came in at around 7 a.m. Saturday. Two people were onboard the vessel; one person, identified as Joaquin Perez, was rescued with no reported injuries.

According to the Brownsville Fire Department, the captain of the vessel, identified as Eduardo Perez, is still missing.

Perez is described as Hispanic, 240 pounds and was last seen wearing black shorts and a blue shirt, according to the spokesperson.

The spokesperson said the shipping channel is closed while land and marine units, including a helicopter, continue the search.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Brownsville Fire Department have divers on scene assisting in searches as well, according to the spokesperson. They've already searched 55 nautical miles.

This is a developing story, check back for further updates.