A father is missing after he entered the Trinity River attempting to save two children whose kayak overturned. Tragically, both children lost their lives.
A father is missing after he entered the Trinity River attempting to save two children whose kayak overturned. Tragically, both children lost their lives. The incident happened Sunday night. San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Camilla boat ramp.
At the ramp, witnesses told deputies that a boy was riding in a kayak with a friend when choppy river waters caused the vessel to overturn. The boy’s father saw the incident and jumped into the river to save the children. None of the three victims resurfaced. Monday morning, SJCSO reported that the bodies of both children were recovered. The search for the father was suspended last night but resumed at 7 a.m. Monday morning.“This is an unimaginable tragedy, and our hearts go out to this family and everyone affected. We ask our community to join us in prayer for comfort and strength for the loved ones involved. I want to personally thank all of the first responders, Game Wardens, volunteers, and our partners from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office who have worked tirelessly through the night under very difficult conditions. The San Jacinto County community stands together in times of sorrow, and we will continue to support this family in the days ahead.”Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in 2024. He earned his BA from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his MA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.3.5 million Texans will not get food stamps next month if government shutdown continuesAbandoned Homes Still Haunt Houston Neighborhoods | Here’s WhySenate takes first step toward ending the government shutdownGovernor Greg Abbott announces his reelection bid in HoustonHouston, dig into your closet and grab your winter coatsPowerful Cold Front bring Strong Cold Winds, Increasing Fire DangerWoman shot after driver pulls out shotgun during road rage incident over honked hornFrom 88° to 30s in just days: KPRC 2's Brittany Begley gives you the latest forecastHoustonians show up for each other at KPRC 2's food drive▶Freeze alerts are possible for SE Texas early next week!6 teens arrested in escalating Memorial-Stratford rivalry involving paintball attacks and fireworks6 teens arrested in escalating Memorial-Stratford rivalry involving paintball attacks and fireworks2025 saw record number of bodies in Buffalo Bayou, family demands answersFAA to begin cutting flights at airports on FridayWhy are scientists excited about the latest comet cruising past Earth?Flight cancellations possible at Bush and Hobby airports as FAA cuts air traffic by 10%Texas woman with terminal cancer fears government shutdown could keep her from life-saving careGovernment shutdown leaves AmeriCorps team stranded in Houston without payHouston’s first 3D-printed home community is almost ready to roll...or printKPRC 2 helping to build homes for Houstonians with Habitat for Humanity!Court orders new hearing in AJ Armstrong appeal after questions about blood expertHouston get ready! A strong cold front could bring wind chills into the THIRTIES next week!Bring the swing! KPRC 2 partnered with Houston's Habitat for Humanity to help build homes!Dueño de panadería en Houston dice que el miedo a redadas migratorias ha vaciado su negocio▶Trump urges end to filibuster as shutdown reaches Day 36; Cornyn ‘open to changes,’ Cruz unavailable
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