17-year-old drowns in canal near rural Mercedes
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the accidental drowning of 17-year-old Samuel Hernandez in a canal near rural Mercedes. The incident occurred around 7:44 p.m. on Sunday at Mile 1 West and Mile 10 North. Witnesses reported that Hernandez jumped into the water to free a fishing line but struggled to stay afloat. Despite attempts to help him, he disappeared underwater and was later recovered by a DPS dive team on Monday morning. Hernandez was a student at Progreso High School, which expressed condolences and offered support services for those affected by his passing.
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