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Two bodies, likely a dad and teen, found in river.
Two swimmers, a man and a woman, have vanished off Xtreme Off Road Park & Beach. Local volunteer firefighters say they are missing and presumed dead.
Published June 17, 2024 at 11:21am by Saman Shafiq
Bodies of Father and Daughter Recovered From Texas River
The bodies of a man and a teenage girl, believed to be a father and daughter, were found in the San Jacinto River near Houston, Texas. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced deputies responded to a call Sunday evening for possible drownings at the Xtreme Off Road Park & Beach in Crosby.
"Two people, said to be a father and daughter... had not resurfaced from the water." – Sheriff Gonzalez
The [Crosby Volunteer Fire Department] (https://www.facebook.com/CrosbyVolunteerFireDepartment/posts/pfbid0ypTpzmiaMwPsActQvpvhyErLo8mPgNSN6Jk2si1sG1Gdm7FNErr1Uig5stfjf9nrl) confirmed a male and female swimmer went missing. The bodies were recovered by divers and marine units; the teenager on Sunday night, and the adult male on Monday morning.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the drownings, with Senior Deputy Thomas M Gilliland stating they are trying to determine "how this tragic incident occurred." The Xtreme Offroad Park, which features a mile and a half of beachfront, could not be reached for comment.
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