Progreso High School student drowns in canal near Mercedes
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A 17-year-old Progreso High School student, Samuel Hernandez, drowned in a canal near Mercedes on Sunday evening. Witnesses reported that while fishing, Hernandez jumped into the water to free a stuck fishing line but struggled to stay afloat. Despite attempts to help him, he disappeared underwater and did not resurface. His body was recovered by a Texas Department of Public Safety dive team the following morning. Progreso ISD expressed deep sorrow over his loss, highlighting Hernandez's role as a beloved member of the school community. Counseling services will be available for students and staff affected by this tragedy.
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