Josh Byrne Family Release Statement After Newlywed Swept Away During Honeymoon

HUDSON, MA. (THECOUNT) — The family of Josh Byrne have released a statement after his body was found Saturday in Costa Rica:

“It is with heavy hearts that we have concluded our search for Josh. After working around the clock, our search and rescue mission ended today with the recovery of Josh’s remains.

Josh holds a special place in all of our hearts and will always be remembered for his helpful and caring demeanor, his ability to make friends in any setting, and his love for his wife, Bianca.”

Byrne and his wife, Bianca Merritt, were married in New Hampshire last week. source

The family thanked several Massachusetts politicians, the Red Cross, the U.S. Embassy and the State Department for their help.

Family flew to Costa Rica after Byrne went missing.

Byrne, a newlywed from Hudson, Massachusetts, was swept away by floodwaters during his honeymoon and later found in Costa Rica Saturday, according to the family statement.

Byrne, 30, was in Costa Rica with his wife, Bianca, when they became trapped on a bridge in the Playa Dominical area last week. The couple tried to drive across a bridge, but Byrne was swept away.