"We had a lot of help out here and everyone worked together really well," Texas Game Warden Capt. Shawn Phillips said. "I'm glad we were finally able to make a recovery and that Mr. Hollins' family can have some closure."
Game wardens, the Polk Co. Sheriff's Office, Texas EquuSearch, the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable's Office Dive Team, the Trinity River Authority and the Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department helped in the search Friday.
A family friend tells Eyewitness News Hollins was with at least one of sons and his brother yesterday wade fishing in the area. That friend said Hollins tried to help a boater whose line had gotten stuck, but instead, got into trouble himself in the water.
According to ESPN.com, Hollins' was a pitcher for th Cubs in 1992 and pitched 4.2 innings. Hollins is originally from Conroe and lived in Willis.
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