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Teen dies in drowning at Five Mile Dam

Teen dies in drowning at Five Mile Dam
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A 15-year-old boy died Wednesday after authorities say he drowned at Dudley Johnson Park, also known as Five Mile Dam, located between San Marcos and Kyle, according to a press release.


According to a Hays County Sheriff's Office officials, authorities responded to Dudley Johnson Park around 2:06 p.m. for a possible drowning. First responders from Kyle, San Marcos and the Texas Parks and Wildlife assisted HCSO deputies on the scene.


At approximately 3:27 p.m., the victim was located by the San Marcos Area Recovery Team (SMART) in the water near the area where he was last seen by witnesses.


Hays County officials are investigating the incident and no other information is available at this time.


This story is developing. We will provide updates as information becomes available.


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