By A teen has died after drowning in a canal in North Mercedes. First responders were called to the intersection of Mile One West and Mile Ten roads on Sunday night.
Witnesses told deputies that a 17-year-old had jumped into the canal to try to free a fishing line and was unable to swim to safety. The teen’s body was recovered by a dive team yesterday morning.
The teen was identified as Samuel Hernandez, a student in the Progreso school system. The district is providing counseling services for students and staff and has announced a Thursday event to raise money for the student’s family.
