MAGNOLIA, Texas – A 15-year-old Hispanic teen is dead following an incident in Montgomery County on Tuesday evening.
15-year-old teen dead after walking into water in Montgomery County
What we know:
According to officials, they were called out to the area of Woodtrace and Highland after receiving a 911 call from friends of the of the 15-year-old saying he walked into the water.
Officials said the 15-year-old disappeared and never resurfaced.
Following the 911 call, officials said they immediately began a search of the area, with multiple law enforcement agencies involved.
After an extensive search, officials said the 15-year-old was located using sonar technology.
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The 15-year-old was pronounced dead on the scene, officials said.
Further investigation determined the 15-year-old and his friends were playing on 4-wheelers in a construction roadway, riding in the mud and in the water.
Officials stated a death investigation has been opened as that is customary in this type of incident.
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Authorities said there is no indication of foul play.
What we don’t know:
Officials did not release the name of the 15-year-old.
The investigation is ongoing.