Following teen drowning, questions arise over security at canal near Mercedes
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A canal near Mercedes, where a Progreso ISD student drowned, is privately owned and maintained by the Hidalgo and Cameron Counties Irrigation District Number 9. Officials confirmed that fishing is prohibited in the canal, and local law enforcement is tasked with preventing trespassing. Access is restricted by two gates and a 'no trespassing' sign. Following the tragic drowning of 17-year-old Samuel Hernandez on May 24, questions have arisen regarding the need for additional warning signs or security measures. Progreso ISD has postponed its board meeting and is offering counseling services for students and staff affected by the incident.
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