Body recovered from Texas City Dike believed to be missing 23-year-old fisherman

Monday, May 17, 2021
TEXAS CITY, Texas (KTRK) -- Officials said they believe a body recovered off the Texas City Dike was a 23-year-old fisherman who went missing in that area early Sunday morning.

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According to police, several agencies were out on the water searching for the man who they said was wade fishing with a small group of other anglers near Mosquito Island.

Witnesses said the man reportedly went underwater and never resurfaced. Crews are working to identify the recovered body now.
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Experts said weather became a concern during their investigation with wind gusts reaching up to 28 MPH in the search area.
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