CROSBY, Texas – Authorities across multiple departments are investigating a possible drowning in the San Jacinto River.
The area of interest is between Beaumont Highway and US 90. Authorities say a father and daughter were swimming when they both went missing while visiting Xtreme Off Road Park and Beach.
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As of Monday morning, the female swimmer’s body was recovered. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez took to X, formerly known as Twitter, identifying the young girl as 14 years old.
body believed to be the teen swimmer. An active search is still underway for the adult male. #HouNews
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) June 17, 2024
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Hours later, authorities found a man’s body, believed to be the teenage girl’s father, was found a couple of hours later. Their identities have not been shared, as of this writing.
The search was first announced by the Crosby Volunteer Fire Department.
CRFD, HCESD 5 EMS, TPWD, & HCSO are on scene of a possible drowning on the San Jacinto River between Beaumont Hwy and US 90. HCSO Dive Team is en route. Male & female swimmer went missing off of Xtreme Beach in the river. Water Rescue 82 is on scene assisting with the search. pic.twitter.com/QVdGylHQvH
— Crosby Volunteer Fire Department (@CrosbyVFD) June 17, 2024
The latest drowning case is one of dozens of drowning-related deaths KPRC 2 has covered already this year. Here are some helpful links to stories KPRC 2 has covered including swimming lessons in the Greater Houston area or if you can swim, the city could use some lifeguards:
This is a developing report. We will update this article when we have access to further information.